Statement from the Rev. Murray Pruden
Editor's note: The Rev. Murray Pruden shares a statement in response to the news that two Indigenous United Church buildings were damaged by fire in the last several days.
I am devastated by the news from South Indian Lake, Manitoba of the fire at Angus Bonner Memorial United Church. And of similar news at Samson United Church in Maskwacis First Nation, Alberta. My prayers go to our membership and the many others these circumstances affect.
We are currently looking into the fires of these two Communities of Faith. Our office will continue to support them and the larger communities, to share information with the United Church as we receive updates.
Let Creator guide us to live in a good way.
[Photo credit: Murray Pruden]
Vaccine Justice Now: Advocate and Donate
As many Canadians begin to see the way out of the COVID-19 pandemic through vaccines, The United Church of Canada is adding a vigorous advocacy campaign to its COVID-19 Global Response and continuing to ask people to financially support global partners dealing with the ongoing pandemic. Find out more.
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A Guaranteed Livable Income
Save the Date: Sunday, October 17, 2021
Worship Planners—please mark your calendars for Sunday, October 17, 2021. It is the United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, and a terrific opportunity to join with others across the church to draw attention to the call and need for a Guaranteed Livable Income. Some resources are available on the webpage with more to come in August. Sign up to the mailing list to stay up to date!
[Image credit: Marco Verch, Flickr [CC-BY-2.0]]
LifeSpeak's July Campaign: Reflecting on Relationships
All relationships—whether with ourselves, partners, family, friends or colleagues—are something to nurture, heal, and build upon. As human beings, healthy connections and relationships are crucial to our mental and emotional wellbeing.
Every relationship possesses unique contributors to one’s life, and consequently bears distinct hardships as well. Nourishing these relationships might be especially difficult during the pandemic, but it’s important that none are overlooked.
Over the next few weeks, let LifeSpeak’s experts guide you in strategies to strengthen and nurture your relationships. The campaign will run from July 5 - 30 and will feature four relationship modules, including:- Yourself
- Partner
- Family
- Friends and colleagues
Be sure to also join the Ask the Expert session on July 21 at noon ET with Allison Villa, Registered Psychotherapist & Relationship Expert. The topic will be Communication within Relationships: How to Bridge the Gap. Find out more. The French version will be with Nathalie Gauthier on July 22 at noon ET. You can log in at united-church.lifespeak.com and use password "wellness".
[Photo by Wylly Suhendra on Unsplash]
Your Generosity Matters: Turning Hard Work into Hope Every Day: Margaret’s Story
 Hard work doesn’t always pay off—but around the world, your gifts through Mission & Service turn hard work into hope for the future. Margaret totally transformed her life through a micro-lending program your gifts support. She shares her incredible story in this video. [Photo credit: The United Church of Canada]
United Church Bookstore: Summer Sale Continues!
The United Church Bookstore team have added yet more titles to the summer sale, so why not take some time to browse the collection? You'll be sure to find a few summer reads, and perhaps a gift or two for friends and family! All the while supporting a small, independent bookstore. And remember - there's free Canadian shipping for orders over $80 (why not get them delivered to the cottage!) with promo code SALEONSALE. Happy reading indeed! [Photo by Ben White on Unsplash]
Worship Resources
See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations. July 11 - Seventh After Pentecost | 
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