Wednesday, March 24, 2021

E-ssentials: GC44 News, A Good Friday Worship Service, Annual Declaration Reminder, and more



General Council 44: Online Only


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Commissioners of the 43rd General Council met online over the weekend for a special recall meeting, where the historic decision was made to have an online-only General Council meeting next year. Read the full news piece to find out more.

[Credit: Regina Störk, Pixabay]
 


Invitation to Worship: Moderator's Good Friday Service


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On the morning of April 2, join the Moderator and members of the General Council Executive for a Good Friday service on the United Church's YouTube channel. We will gather online to remember stories of Jesus' final hour, and sing and pray together. Find out more.
 


Annual Declaration

 
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It’s no joke! 2021 annual declarations for ministry personnel open April 1, until June 30.

Also no joke: if you make your declaration (about whether you’ve had criminal charges in the last year or not) each year, you never have to get a police records check again! Plus, it’s free and only takes a few minutes, by logging in to ChurchHub.ca (just remember to use Chrome or Edge as your browser; do not use Safari).

Need help accessing ChurchHub? Please contact ministry@united-church.ca.
 


Light a Flame for a Guaranteed Livable Income


  Screenshot of Moderator Richard Bott in the YouTube video.

In this video, Moderator Richard Bott invites you to join the call for a Guaranteed Livable Income and contact our Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. April 8 is a chance to make this call visible; plan to light a candle and post publicly on social media (#UCCanlivableincome) in solidarity with small outdoor vigils being held on Parliament Hill, at Minister Chrystia Freeland’s constituency office, and at other MP constituency offices. 

Due to COVID-19, the vigils are restricted to locally designated individuals, and plans will be adjusted if needed. If you’d like to organize one, contact justice@united-church.ca. Take a look at the GLI webpage for more information and worship resources, and read this new blog post. And sign up to receive updates—the Cross Canada GLI network of United Church leaders is eager to connect with you!
 


Stories of Our Faith: New Hope and New Life

 
A smiling Jesse with his dog.

When he was 12 years old, Jesse had a traumatic brain injury. His life instantly changed because his brain didn’t function the way it once did. Sadly, three years ago, his mother (who cared for him) died of cancer. Without his mom, Jesse’s life spiralled out of control. Two years ago, he survived the winter sleeping in a storage unit. Reaching out to Stella’s Circle, a Mission & Service partner, changed his life. Jesse’s story truly embodies the Easter message of transformation that began on Palm Sunday.

[Photo: Stella's Circle]
 


United Church Bookstore: Feed Your Soul


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We've all faced some difficult challenges over the past year because of COVID-19. Our "Feed Your Soul" collection offers a selection of books designed to lift your spirits in these times of solitude and uncertainty. We invite you to take a moment to browse the collection and find a book or two to bring you peace, renewal, and hope.

[Photo by freestocks on Unsplash]
 


Worship Resources 


See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations.

March 28 - Palm/Passion Sunday
April 1 - Maundy Thursday
April 2 - Good Friday Morning Service: "From the Table to the Cross," with Moderator Richard Bott and members of the General Council Executive.
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