E-ssentials: Advent Unwrapped 2021, Guaranteed Livable Income Sunday, 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism, and more.

Advent Unwrapped 2021   Advent Unwrapped 2021 is coming soon! For weekly updates and a roundup of new material, be sure to subscribe to the newsletter. And join the Facebook page, where you can comment and chat with other Advent Unwrappers! As well as the usual collection of blog posts, reflections, and videos, this year there will be several online events to tune in to.   Guaranteed Livable Income Worship Sunday On October 17, 2021, the church is invited to celebrate GLI Worship Sunday as an opportunity to draw attention to the need and the growing call for a Guaranteed Livable Income. Worship resources can be found on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty worship page. Moderator Richard Bott has recorded an introduction, a call to worship, and an opening prayer that you can use in your online worship service. There is also a new video featuring young adults speaking about a Guaranteed Livable Income.   40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism: Webinar Today! The 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism journey starts today! Join us at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT for a webinar on "Becoming an Anti-Racist Disciple", led by Paul Douglas Walfall. Sign up to reserve your spot on Zoom or tune in to the livestream on The United Church of Canada Facebook page. [Credit: Wordmark: The United Church of Canada, Image: Lightstock.com]   Latin American Heritage Month   October is Latin American Heritage Month! In this blog post, Éric Hébert-Daly previews the month and celebrates the United Church's connection to Latino communities of faith.   Seeds of Hope Grant Let’s grow your project together! The United Church of Canada Foundation’s fall 2021 Seeds of Hope granting cycle is open and accepting applications! Applications are due October 15, 2021. Visit the Foundation’s website today to start your electronic application, and e-mail the Foundation’s Grants Officer, Erik Lo Forte (fdn@united-church.ca), to set up a consultation that includes grant writing tips and an application review.   Your Generosity Matters: Emmanuel's Story   Emmanuel Baya learned sustainable agriculture techniques at the Asian Rural Institute, a Mission & Service partner that teaches farming skills. Now, he is passing on life-saving information to over 287 children and seven communities. An incredible story for World Food Sunday. A video of Emmanuel's story is also available. Check out the World Food Day Service Highlighting Mission & Service, including children’s time and sermon. [Photo credit: Emmanuel Baya]   Is Preaching the Big Questions Still Relevant? Find Out—Join us Live Tomorrow Join the United Church Bookstore tomorrow (Wednesday, October 13) for a live chat with authors John Young (Principal at Emmanuel College) and Catherine Faith MacLean (senior minister at St. Paul’s United Church in Edmonton, Alberta). They'll be in conversation about the book they co-authored, Preaching the Big Questions: Doctrine Isn't Dusty. Sign up via Zoom, or just tune in on the church's Facebook page. Registered participants will be able to interact with the authors. We look forward to seeing you there!   Worship Resources  See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations. October 17 - International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is a great opportunity to draw attention to the need for a Guaranteed Livable Income and hold a GLI Sunday. October 17 - World Food Sunday October 17 - Twenty-first After Pentecost October 24 - Peace Sunday November 1 - All Saints Memorial Service with Moderator Richard Bott 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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