ENGAGE! Love and Justice Ministries of The United Church of Canada
Save the Date! The Church in Mission Unit invites you to celebrate and learn with us about the many love and justice ministries of our church. November 3—7, the unit is hosting ENGAGE! a love and justice gathering on Whova. Whova is an online event platform that can be used on your desktop, laptop, or mobile device. Once you register for the event, you’ll receive information about how to easily access our gathering. We will gather to worship, learn, build community, and recognize who and whose we are. Join us to worship, build community, and learn together with global partners, communities of faith, networks, Canadian partners, and more! Throughout this five-day online event we will: - Engage deep spirituality
- Engage daring justice
- Engage courageous community
- Engage bold discipleship
- Engage hope
If you would like to share with others what you are doing through a workshop or online booth, please send an email to edge@united-church.ca.
40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism
 Delve deeply into anti-racism work with a 40-day time of learning, reflection, and advocacy! During these 40 days, there will be different online events each Tuesday where you can gather and engage with the content from that day. Sign up for the newsletter to keep up-to-date with the latest developments!
Blog Post: Seeking Grace and an End to Occupation
 In this blog post, a former Ecumenical Accompanier laments the brutality witnessed in Palestine and Israel, while celebrating brief moments of compassion. The World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel is September 19—26, 2021. Church organizations, congregations, and people of faith are encouraged to bear a common witness by participating in worship services, educational events, and acts of support in favour of peace and justice for Israelis and Palestinians.[Photo: Palestinian crowds surge at the gate of the caged Qalandiya check point, Jerusalem. Credit: EAPPI_I.S.]
Your Generosity Matters: You Are There Every Step of the Way: Jason’s Story
 “I thought that when my kids were born, that was kind of the size my heart would be, but I’ve come to love the church, the people, and the vocation of ministry more deeply than I ever imagined,” says the Rev. Jason Meyers in this heart-warming story about how Mission & Service supported his journey to ordination. [Photo credit: The United Church of Canada]
United Church Bookstore: Adventures in Faith & Family Now Available!
 This new book by the Rev. Susan Lukey offers practical, intelligent, loving, Spirit-filled wisdom rooted in the joy and deep love of the Christian faith, as well as developmental psychology, personal reflections, suggestions for family faith practices, reflections on biblical passages, ideas for family holiday activities, and original music. An absolute must-read for anyone looking for a friend who will guide them with faith as they pursue their own adventure of being a family. Pick up your copy today, and join us for a virtual book launch next week!
Worship Resources
See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations. September 19 - Creation Time 2September 19 - World Week for Peace in Palestine and IsraelSeptember 21 - UN International Day of Peace | 
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