E-ssentials: 40 Days Live Today, Love & Justice Gathering, COP26 Workshop, and more.

40 Days Live with Hannah Kim-Cragg and Thea Sheridan-Jonah Hannah Kim-Cragg and Thea Sheridan-Jonah invite you to join them for a webinar today on "Youth Involvement in Anti-Racism" as part of the 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism. They'll be going live at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time—you can register to save your spot, or tune in on the United Church's Facebook page. [Photo: Thea Sheridan-Jonah (left) and Hannah Kim-Cragg (right)]   ENGAGE with Love & Justice Gathering November 3—7, 2021, the Church in Mission Unit of the General Council Office invites you to celebrate and learn with them about the many love and justice ministries of our church. Join us to worship, build community, and learn together. Tickets are free, and we invite a donation to the COVID-19 Global Response. We look forward to celebrating and recognize all that we do together as The United Church of Canada. Register here, and visit the EDGE website for more information.   COP26: Climate Action Now Workshop The United Church of Canada and For the Love of Creation have a virtual ecumenical delegation attending the Climate Change Conference of Parties (commonly known as COP26) October 31—November 12 in Glasgow. In this workshop on Thursday, November 4 at 1:00 p.m. ET, you will hear from the United Church delegates Tony Snow and Janet Gray, and For the Love of Creation delegate Karri Munn-Venn about what the key issues on the table are, what's happening five days in to the conference, what to pay attention to in the days ahead, and how the presence and role of people of faith in this time requires courageous leadership. You can follow the delegation’s activities at COP26 by following the hashtags #FLCCOP26 and #UCCanCOP26 on Facebook and Instagram. This workshop is part of the Love and Justice Gathering. [Photo: The United Church of Canada and For the Love of Creation Virtual Ecumenical Delegation to COP26—clockwise from top left: Sabrina Chiefari, Stephanie Stringer, Darlene O’Leary, Janet Gray, Tony Snow, Rev. Alecia Greenfield, Nelson Lee, and Karri Munn-Venn]   For the Love of Creation For the Love of Creation is hosting a National 2021 Fall Symposium! This October 30 gathering will mark a key moment in our journey, in Canada’s climate plan, and in global climate action as we engage with COP26 in November. We will hear the collective theological reflections in the Letter of the Faithful, learn about our climate advocacy goals and how they have evolved, and engage with faith leaders, theologians, climate organizers, and more! Register here. [Image credit: For the Love of Creation]   Your Generosity Has a Worldwide Impact: Mambud’s Story What do soccer, organic farming, and ministry have to do with each other? Mission & Service, of course! Mambud’s story is a tangible example of how your generosity sends ripples of compassion across continents. [Photo credit: The United Church of Canada]   United Church Bookstore: The 2022 Church Calendar is Here!   The beautiful Canadian church calendar for 2022 is finally here! Order yours today, and enjoy stunning photographs of United Churches across the country while keeping track of liturgical seasons and colours, significant United Church days, and lectionary dates.   Worship Resources  See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations. October 31 - Reformation Sunday October 31 - Twenty-third After Pentecost November 1 - All Saints Memorial Service with Moderator Richard Bott November 11 - Remembrance Day 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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