E-ssentials: New Benefits Centre Website, Engage Love & Justice Gathering, A Conversation with Susan Lukey, and more.

Check Out the New Benefits Centre Website! The United Church of Canada Benefits Centre is happy to announce the launch of their new website—uccbenefits.ca. There is detailed information about the Pension Plan, Group Benefits, and an extensive Document Library. Be sure to check out the FAQ for answers to the most frequent questions the Benefits Centre receives. Check back frequently for the latest newsroom posts covering a wide range of topics—mental health, wellness, and diversity to name a few!—and the latest pension and benefits changes. If you have any questions for the Pension or Benefits teams, you can submit them directly from the Contact Us page. Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list to be informed about upcoming pension and benefits news!   ENGAGE with Love & Justice Gathering Starting tomorrow, November 3, 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.   Called to Be the Church 2022 As part of the stewardship life of your community of faith, the United Church’s annual giving program, Called to Be the Church, provides all the resources you need to hold a successful annual giving program. Check out the new Do It Yourself webpage or Do It with Us webpage for help and support. Downloads include a Worship Sampler featuring a new Epiphany worship resource called Discover Your Gifts—Share Your Gifts: Five Sundays in Epiphany. The complete giving program kit is now available on paper from the United Church Bookstore.   Advent Unwrapped 2021 The season of Advent is almost upon us, and Advent Unwrapped is here to support you with at-home activities, worship resources, blog posts, and lots more! Keep up to date with all the latest news and content by checking out the Facebook page or subscribing to the newsletter.   Your Generosity Matters: A Step toward Peace Every step we take to support families like Leila’s brings us a step closer to peace. Thank you for your support. [Photo credit: DSPR]   United Church Bookstore: Facebook Live with Author Susan Lukey! Join the United Church Bookstore and the Rev. Susan Lukey (author of Adventures in Faith & Family) on Monday, November 15, for a special online conversation! You can sign up in advance via Zoom, or simply tune in to the United Church Facebook page, where it'll be livestreamed.    Worship Resources  See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations. November 7 - Twenty-fourth After Pentecost 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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