E-ssentials: A New Season of Gifts With Vision, Children's Rights in Israel/Palestine, and more.

Gifts with Vision 2021   The new Gifts with Vision season has launched! Take a look at the website to see all the exciting and meaningful new gifts available this year (as well as plenty of old favourites). These gifts move the world and won't get stuck on a cargo ship!   Eating for Optimal Health A healthy diet throughout life supports normal growth, development, and aging, and reduces the risk of chronic disease, leading to overall health and well-being. This month, LifeSpeak’s Expert, Toby Amidor, will share her nutrition tips—in six parts—to fully benefit from the food we eat. Eating for:  A well-balanced diet  Heart health  Cancer prevention  Healthy bones  A healthy gut  Optimal health: FAQ   Also, LifeSpeak is excited to invite you to discover the all-new platform! Find all the same great content that is more user-friendly and has an even better user experience. Check out your new LifeSpeak platform now! Log in using the Group Account option. The password is "wellness". WorkLifeHealth  WorkLifeHealth has a section on Food & Nutrition under the health & well-being, physical well-being headings. You can read articles on:  Health eating for busy families  Growing older eating wiser  Eating healthy – for you and your budget  They also have a section on Nutrition Support, under My Services. Maintaining a healthy, well-balanced diet can be a challenge with a hectic schedule and multiple personal and family demands. Select the purple “Get started online” button to explore your options. [Photo credit: cattalin on Pixabay]   Standing Up for Children's Rights Vigils November 27–29, public vigils are being held across the country from Vancouver Island to Nova Scotia, organized by Stand Up for Palestinian Children’s Rights, an ecumenical cross-Canada group that includes UNJPPI and United Church of Canada members. The group amplifies the call of United Church partner Defense for Children International - Palestine's No Way to Treat a Child campaign, for a Special Envoy for Palestinian Children. To get involved and find out more, contact the United Network for Justice and Peace in Palestine and Israel (UNJPPI) at unitednetwork4justpeace@gmail.com.   Advent Unwrapped: Colouring Book, Liturgies, and More! There's lots going on with Advent Unwrapped this year! From brand new candle lighting liturgies (made in partnership with The United Church of Christ) to colouring books and even a webinar, there's something for everyone. Take a look at our dedicated worship theme page, subscribe to the newsletter, or follow us on Facebook! [Photo credit: Diane Renault/The United Church of Canada]   United Church Bookstore: Jesus Crisis! With a meticulous commitment to justice, Jesus cuts into our world of destruction: he severs oppressive systems, dissects violent divisions, and hacks at the hate that poisons our shared divinity. After a year of one crisis after another, might we embrace the Crisis who arrives in the form of a tiny baby? That's what our new Advent devotional, Jesus Crisis, is dedicated to exploring. Pick up your copy today—and remember to browse the bookstore's Advent collection while you're at it!   Worship Resources  See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations. November 20 - Transgender Day of Remembrance November 21 - Twenty-sixth after Pentecost 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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