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Scholarship Week Four: Investing in the World We Hope to Build
Rev. Bill Weaver Rev. Bill Weaver

Scholarship Week Four: Investing in the World We Hope to Build

Lately, I have found myself thinking about the kind of world we hope future generations will inherit. Are we working toward a world shaped by compassion, where people can find belonging and support? Do we want a world with thoughtful healthcare, strong communities, meaningful work, and opportunities for people to flourish? Can we envision world where creativity, innovation, wisdom, and justice continue to shape how we live together?…


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Scholarship Week Three: Planting the Seed
Nick Perrin Nick Perrin

Scholarship Week Three: Planting the Seed

A seed well planted and nourished tends to grow, bear fruit and provide seeds for the future. Adding to the insightful thoughts posted by Rev. Bill, these past weeks, concerning the McDougall Scholarship/Bursary Fund, opens the opportunity to help make us aware of the birth and the support of the fund


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Scholarship Week Two: The Quiet Power of Being Believed In
Rev. Bill Weaver Rev. Bill Weaver

Scholarship Week Two: The Quiet Power of Being Believed In

Over the years in ministry, I have come to believe that one of the most meaningful things we can offer another person is encouragement. Encouragement reminds people that they matter, and helps them feel seen. It often says…


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Scholarship Week One: More Than a Scholarship
Rev. Bill Weaver Rev. Bill Weaver

Scholarship Week One: More Than a Scholarship

Over the past months, I’ve had the opportunity to spend some time looking through the history of the McDougall United Church Scholarship. It’s a substantial list of names, years, family connections, and stories stretching back across generations of this community…..


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