Launch of Kindred Works Yesterday saw the launch of Kindred Works, the development and asset manager for the United Property Resource Corporation (UPRC), a collective that was founded by The United Church of Canada. Kindred Works plans to help reimagine church properties for the common good and to respond to Canada’s housing crisis. They will enable churches to continue offering the services and support that already exist, and extend the potential of their spaces to as many people as possible, by providing mixed-income homes with the goal of housing 34,000 people over the next 15 years. This is part of the United Church's bold commitment to build 5,000 attainable new rental housing units by 2037. To achieve our shared ambitions, Kindred Works will bring together a wide range of experts, from architects to sustainability leaders to community and culture creators. General Secretary Michael Blair says that, "In the preamble to A New Creed, we are reminded that every generation is invited to rearticulate their faith with new words and concepts. Kindred Works (and indeed, UPRC) is the United Church's re-articulation of its faith with regards to property. Property was always an investment as a gathering space for enrichment, community, and transformation. Redevelopment uses housing, community building, and service space to reimagine property while maintaining the values of gathering space, community, and transformation." Find out more.[Image: Drawing of the proposed St. Luke's redevelopment. Credit: KPMB Architects]
General Council Proposal NIC 01: Restructuring the Indigenous Church
 The Indigenous Church, building on decisions made at National Indigenous Spiritual gatherings in 2017 and 2019, as well as GC42 and GC43, continues to move forward in self-determination. You can learn more about proposal NIC 01 either by reviewing the General Council Information Session 1 or by joining members of the National Indigenous Council in a live community discussion on Wednesday, May 11, at 7:00 p.m. EDT. To register and receive the Zoom link, please contact Lizbeth Villegas. You can also download a copy of the proposal here.
Bold Discipleship: Climate Crisis
 Please join us for an opportunity to engage on the climate crisis with global, ecumenical, and interfaith partners at General Council 44 beyond the formal GC44 sessions. This session will include the following participants: - Bishop Melzar Labuntog – United Church of Christ in the Philippines
- Ms. Parul Chaudry – Astha Sansthan
- Rev. Canon Emmanuel Chikoya – Council of Churches in Zambia
- Marcelo Leites – General Secretary World Student Christian Federation
- Dr. Masiiwa Ragies Gunda – World Council of Churches
- Rev. Terri Hord Owens – Disciples of Christ
The event will be moderated by Tony Snow, Indigenous Minister, Chinook Winds Region, The United Church of Canada. We hope to see you there—register today!
Food and Hygiene Kits for Ukraine
 By the end of March, over 4 million refugees had fled Ukraine, 90 percent of them women and children. Gifts with Vision—the United Church’s giving catalogue—has just unveiled its latest gifts to help them. [Photo: At the refugee point in Barabás, a small Hungarian village on the border of Ukraine, ACT Alliance member Hungarian Interchurch Aid offers food, drinks, and hygiene items for people fleeing the Ukraine war. Credit: Antii Yrjönen/FCA]
United Church Bookstore: Screen-Free Week!
This week, it's time to put down your phone/e-reader/tablet and pick up a good book! Why not explore something from United Church Publishing House, browse our sale section, or pick up some volumes from our Race Relations collection? It's the perfect time to shop the United Church Bookstore—all orders over $100 ship for FREE! Just use promo code FREESHIPPING at checkout. Happy reading! [Photo credit: Claudia Wolff on Unsplash]
Worship Resources
See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations. May 8 - Christian Family SundayMay 8 - Asian Heritage Month 2 | 
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