44th General Council The 44th General Council (GC44) will take place in 2022 fully online, commencing Sunday, February 13, and ending on August 7 with the installation of the new Moderator. On February 13 the session will run from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. ET, with opening worship and the formal constituting of the GC44 commissioners. We recommend those who are keenly interested in following GC44 register as a guest on PheedLoop, the online platform for the meeting. This will give you full access to all the public sessions, the ability to chat with other participants, easy access to the workbook and agenda, and more. Guest registration is free, but limited spots are available, so sign up now! All the public sessions will also be livestreamed on The United Church of Canada YouTube channel. Log in using your Google account to share comments and discuss the proceedings in real time with the community of followers. We will be sharing GC44 news and information on The United Church of Canada Facebook page throughout the meeting. You can also join a discussion on the work of the council on Facebook in the GC44 Conversations group. Check out this article to learn about all the ways you can connect with the proceedings. For the latest news, information, and draft agenda please visit the 44th General Council website.
Celebrate International Development Week!
The United Church celebrates International Development Week, February 6‒12, by lifting up stories of global Mission & Service partners. International Development Week focuses on sustainable development and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a shared plan for building a healthier future for people and the planet by 2030. As we head into the third year of a global pandemic, as well as the ever-increasing effects of climate change, achieving the SDGs has become more important than ever. Join us this week as we share stories from across the church about our collaboration with Mission & Service partners in work that addresses poverty, hunger, climate change, justice and peace, health, and education on a global and local scale. For more information on how your community of faith can learn more, participate, and #goforthegoals! follow the United Action for Justice Facebook page and Stories of Our Faith. [Photo: Members of AMAN distribute food to asylum seekers in Bangkok. Credit: Asian Muslim Action Network]
Black History Month: My Fault for Having Been Created Black?
 In this week's blog post, Demanya Kofi Akoussah shares stories of anti-Black racism and prays for a better future. Read his story.
[Photo credit: Magazine Aujourd'hui Credo]
Love the Way God Loves
Over $500,000 in special emergency donations for COVID-19 relief. 8,360 full vaccinations for those most vulnerable and $240,000 distributed to every region to support those close to home. Thank you for turning compassion into action. Thank you for the love. [Photo credit: Pixabay, Stux]
United Church Bookstore: Reflections on Emancipation
Reflections on Emancipation is a great way to engage with Black History Month. A collection of pieces by theologians, historians, and pastors from Canada, the United Kingdom, the Caribbean, and the USA, the book reflects on the relevance of celebrating the abolition of slavery in Canada. Unfortunately, many Canadians are not aware of the history of chattel slavery in their country. This book raises awareness of the history of African enslavement and the legacies of slavery in Canada. Pick up your copy today from the United Church Bookstore.
Worship Resources
See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations. February 13 - Black History Month 2February 13 - Sixth after Epiphany | 
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