He explains that in addition to the United Church doing its part, he\u2019s also calling on Canadians, in all sectors of society, to risk truly taking up leadership at this important moment in history.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe cannot wait for government, industry, or financial institutions alone to resolve these issues. Every one of us needs to consider the part we will play, to consider what we can contribute to transformation, possibility, and hope,\u201d\u009d writes [the Right Rev. David] Giuliano.<\/p>\n
In a separate pastoral letter to United Church congregations, Giuliano challenges them to respond imaginatively and compassionately to Canadians hurt by the economic crisis.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe current economic challenge is calling us to be church in riskier ways than we are used to. I want to encourage you to trust your faith and to take those risks,\u201d\u009d writes Giuliano.<\/p>\n
He says this is a time for prophetic and creative leadership. \u201cI am praying that we will respond with creativity, radical hospitality, and expansive generosity.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n