E-ssentials: Welcoming Women for Change–Zambia, Dismantling White Supremacist Culture, and more!

Welcoming Women for Change–Zambia to Canada Lumba Siyanga and Shadrick Chembe of Women for Change–Zambia are arriving in Canada for the 60th Anniversary National United Church Women Conference and for celebrations in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, from July 11 to 15, 2022. The National United Church Women (NUCW) have raised more than $90,000 to support Mission & Service partner, Women for Change–Zambia to increase access to education for women and girls in Zambia. Access to education for everyone, regardless of income, is an essential part of securing greater justice, broad-based participation in society, and the eradication of poverty. You are invited to come hear about their work and stories of how the lives of women and girls have change at the Women for Change–Zambia Webinar on Saturday, July 16. When: Saturday, July 16, at 11:00 a.m. EDT (8:00 a.m. PDT) Register: On Zoom [Photo credit: Women for Change, Zambia] Dismantling White Supremacist Culture   As part of its commitment to becoming an anti-racist church, the United Church has prepared a series of videos exploring racism and how we can address it. Watch Becoming an Anti-Racist Church: Dismantling White Supremacist Culture. Learn more about dismantling White supremacist culture. "It's Your Call" Podcast with Andrew Hyde Listen to It's Your Call chats with Andrew Hyde, an ecumenical chaplain at Guelph University. Andrew is called to ministry with young adults and is the first United Church Designated Lay Minister (DLM) to be interviewed on the program. It's Your Call podcast listeners will also receive a discount code for Andrew Hyde's book My Daily Discoverment: 40 Days of Vocational Discernment for Young Adults available at the United Church Bookstore. [Image credit: The United Church of Canada]   The Future of Africa Fritz-Gerald Joseph dreams of a time when there are more opportunities available for eager and aspiring youth in Africa. Read Fritz-Gerald's powerful blog post based on his time serving ​as a co-worker in mission with at the Evangelical Church in Morocco. [Photo credit: Courtesy of Fritz-Gerald Joseph] Every Gift Is a Story of Generosity    Behind every act of generosity, there’s a story. But this note included in a cheque sent by Rock Lake Pastoral Charge in Manitoba is especially delightful. [Photo credit: Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay]   United Church Bookstore: Summer Reading Bundle Summer break is upon us! Why not enjoy a Summer Reading Bundle? When you purchase Greening the Church, Everyday Skeptics: Devotions for Spiritual Growth, and Journey from Fisher River: 2nd Edition you will automatically save 30% at checkout! Read them at home or take them with you on a sun-filled adventure. We have all your needs for summer reads! Follow us on Instagram at @faith_in_our_books, and stay tuned for a Summer Reading Challenge! [Image credit: The United Church of Canada] Worship Resources  See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations. July 10 - Fifth After Pentecost July 17 - Sixth After Pentecost July 24 - Seventh 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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