Authors: Susan Lukey


March 28, 2024

I don’t quite remember when I fell in love with scripture. It might have been when I was a preschooler and was introduced to the hardcover books of the New Curriculum of The United Church of Canada. Love One Another ; Praise Him, Praise Him ; Jesus and the Children...

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February 28, 2024

For five decades, worship leaders across the country have been sharing resources through Gathering, so we’re celebrating by giving five contributors a free one-year subscription to GatheringWorship.ca (print and online). That’s one for every decade that Gathering has been enriching worship across Canada and in countries around the world. Each...

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January 29, 2024

“God has called me to do this.” The woman on the radio was emphatic in her belief that God had called her to work against LGBTQ+ rights in her local school. At the same time, our congregation was becoming an Affirming church. With a 96 percent vote in favour, we...

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Susan Lukey
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December 27, 2023

Thank you to all our contributors to the Gathering Worship Resource! The Gathering Editorial Team offers deep gratitude to each of you who take time to submit your prayers, worship materials, worship sparks and ideas, hymns, and reflections. Gathering relies on worship leaders like you sending in your contributions. There...

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Susan Lukey
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December 27, 2023

Does one of these things capture your interest? Do you find yourself considering worship materials you have that would connect with these themes? If so, this is your invitation. Please send your thoughts, worship materials, or anything that seems to connect with these themes. Thank you! What Is Your Favourite...

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Susan Lukey
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December 15, 2023

January 31st deadline to submit content is fast approaching! You could receive a free one-year subscription to GatheringWorship.ca* For five decades, worship leaders across the country have been sharing resources through Gathering, so we’re celebrating by giving to five contributors a free one-year subscription to GatheringWorship.ca. All you need to...

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Susan Lukey
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December 01, 2023

Sustained by the Story: Biblical Telling for Times Like These , the online festival by the Network of Biblical Storytellers Canada, is being held February 2–4, 2024. It features keynote presenter Rabbi Elyse Goldstein and keynote artist Steve Bell. The festival is an exploration of the ways in which sacred...

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