E-ssentials: Moderator's Easter Message, Festival of Biblical Telling, and more.

Moderator's Easter Message In this year's Easter message, Moderator Richard Bott asks: Who are the messengers of the risen Christ today? What keeps us from believing their message and acting on that belief? Watch the video on YouTube. Celebration of Hope In solidarity with the Ukrainian Bishops of Canada, we invite you to join The Canadian Council of Churches for a "Celebration of Hope" on April 24, to proclaim together that Christ is Risen, that love overcomes fear, and that life overcomes death and destruction. Find out more.   Festival of Biblical Telling Join us for the 2nd Annual Festival of Biblical Telling! Framed in worship, prayer, and song, and anchored with keynote addresses by outstanding presenters, the Festival of Biblical Telling is hosted by the Network of Biblical Storytellers Canada and supported by LeaderShift of The United Church of Canada. Find out more, and register. When: April 22—24, 2022 [Image credit: The Festival of Biblical Telling]   United for the Love of Creation Join United for the Love of Creation and others engaged in climate work for an event to learn more about the Give It Up for the Earth! campaign and the General Council 44 Climate Proposal. Register here! When: Wednesday, April 20, 1:30 p.m. ET (Earth Week event)   Compassion Gives Rise to Peace   There is one thing that will never fail us: compassion. Acts of compassion both big and small give rise to peace. We can’t wave a magic wand and bring about world peace, but with every act of compassion we harness the power of love, the same love Jesus lived and died for and that he promised would move mountains. [Photo credit: The United Church of Canada]   United Church Bookstore: My Daily Discoverment: 40 Days of Vocational Discernment for Young Adults   My Daily Discoverment, edited by Andrew Hyde, is a resource in the Christian tradition for young adults who want to explore vocational discernment. Utilizing 40 daily reflections, reflection prompts with space to journal, and additional commentary from diverse contributors, this resource equips readers to engage questions of calling, purpose, and decision-making. Although directed at young adults, My Daily Discoverment will inspire readers of all ages to refocus, reimagine, and renew their lives. The dedicated Instagram account is also full of helpful tips and reflective content—take a look! Available now from the United Church Bookstore.   Worship Resources  See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations. April 14 - Maundy Thursday April 15 - Good Friday April 16 - Holy Saturday April 17 - Easter/Resurrection Sunday 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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