E-ssentials: Election Resources, Called to Be the Church, Centennial Celebrations Committee, and more.

United Church Election Resources   With less than two weeks left to go until voting day (Monday, September 20) you will likely notice an increase in advertisements and all-candidates meetings. There is now a candidate on every corner and social media feed! Find out which candidate will serve you and your community best by asking questions using United Church of Canada election resources found on our Faith and Politics webpage.   Called to Be the Church: Coming Soon! United Church of Canada communities of faith, watch for the newly updated version of the stewardship and congregational giving program "Called to Be the Church" which will be available as a free download starting in late October. This resource offers everything you need to get a congregational giving program off the ground in 2022! New worship resources for the five weeks in Epiphany include full sermons, liturgy, and children/youth programming to use in January. Find out more.     Call for Nominations: Centennial Celebrations Committee In a few short years, it will be the 100th anniversary of The United Church of Canada. The Centennial Celebrations Committee will reflect on the church’s complicated history and plan a way for the whole church to participate in recognizing, acknowledging, and celebrating who we are and who we might be on this momentous anniversary. Nominate someone or express your own interest by next Wednesday, September 15.   Your Generosity Matters: No Longer Asking “Where Will I Eat?” When the pandemic first struck, guests at Our Place were asking “Where will I eat?” Thanks to the generosity of supporters, that’s no longer a question. Find out more. [Photo credit: Our Place Society]   United Church Bookstore: New Book Alert! The United Church Bookstore is excited to be carrying Following: Embodied Discipleship in a Digital Age co-authored by United Church minister Andria Irwin and Jason Byassee. If you're keen for tips on navigating the in-person/digital space and how to ace your digital ministry, this is the book for you!   Worship Resources  See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations. September 12 - Creation Time 1 September 19 - Creation Time 2 September 19 - World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel Facebook Twitter Website Email Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Our gifts for Mission & Service bring healing, justice, and hope to life. Donate today.

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