Thursday, June 9, 2022

E-ssentials: The United Church of Canada Celebrates 97 Years!🎉

The United Church of Canada Celebrates 97 Years!

"United Church is Born To-Day," June 10, 1925 Newspaper

June 10 is the 97th anniversary of the founding of The United Church of Canada. You can find prayers, worship resources, and music for this celebration in the Worship section of our website. What is your prayer for The United Church of Canada today, as the church approaches the century mark? Let us know on Facebook.

[Photo: "United Church is Born To-Day," June 10, 1925.]

Building God's Beloved Community Book Launch!


  Building God's Beloved Community

Join us for the book launch of this important new resource!

In The United Church of Canada, we prepare for the lifetime commitment of discipleship by becoming full members of the church. Building God’s Beloved Community is an accessible and engaging primer designed to accompany you during this period of preparation—whether you’re embarking on adult baptism, considering confirmation, or seeking to enrich your faith through deeper study. 

 
Participants at the launch will receive a time-limited discount coupon for the purchase of the book. Find out more and register here!
 
When: June 23, 7:00-8:00 p.m. ET (4:00-5:00 p.m. PT)


[Image credit: The United Church of Canada]


It's Your Call


It's Your Call Logo, and Picture of Megan Jones.


On the latest episode of It's Your Call, hosts Karen Medland and Andrew Richardson have a conversation with "Padre" Megan Jones, a Canadian Forces chaplain based in Cold Lake, Alberta. Megan shares her experience of being called to serve as a chaplain in the Canadian Armed Forces, and how it's very different from what most people would think when they are discerning a call to ministry. 

We invite you to listen to the podcast here.

It's Your Call is a podcast from the Office of Vocation of The United Church of Canada.

[Photo courtesy of Megan Jones]



Transportation Is Key to Improving Lives


  People waiting at a Bus Shelter

Too often, lack of transportation is a significant barrier that prevents people from accessing the support they need. It’s hard to keep appointments, go to school, or visit family and friends with no way to travel. High gas prices, the cost of a vehicle, lack of public transit or a system that does not reach job-rich areas are barriers to creating a better life. Here’s how your generosity is making a difference.

[Photo credit: 99mimimi from Pixabay]


United Church Bookstore: 97th Anniversary Sale


United Church Publishing House Book Collection

Join us in celebrating the 97th anniversary of the inauguration of The United Church of Canada with a sale at the United Church bookstore. From June 5 to June 11, use discount code UNIONSUNDAY to receive 25% off books from United Church Publishing House (UCPH). You’ll find books perfect for all of your summer reading needs—books on bringing faith into the lives of your children to reshaping your community of faith, and everything in between.

[Image credit: The United Church of Canada]


Worship Resources 


See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations.

Pride Celebration
June 12 - Trinity Sunday
June 19 - Indigenous Day of Prayer
June 20 - UN World Refugee Day
June 27 - Canadian Multiculturalism Day

 
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