Ecumenical Partners Call for Justice for Migrant Workers In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser, four ecumenical partners call for a more just system for migrant workers in Canada. Read the news story and the full letter. [Photo credit: © THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot] Welcome Back to 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism Delve deeply into anti-racism work with a 40-day time of learning, reflection, and advocacy! During these 40 days, there will be brand-new content, and a new line-up of speakers with online events each Tuesday. Sign up for the newsletter to keep up-to-date with the latest developments! 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism officially kicks off on Tuesday, October 11.   [Image credit: The United Church of Canada] Get Ready for Orange Shirt Day On September 30, people all across Canada will wear orange shirts to remember and honour Indigenous children who were taken from their communities and families to residential institutions. Indigenous Ministries and Justice has prepared a week of activities for all in the church to take part in. Visit our website to find out how you can participate and make a difference.  [Image credit: The United Church of Canada] Continuing Education: Certificate in Bilingual Ministry Program Montreal Diocesan Theological College (Montreal DIO) has been hard at work revitalizing the Certificate in Bilingual Ministry program. This program is designed for English speakers who seek to engage with, lead, and participate comfortably and proficiently in French in Protestant ministry and spiritual care settings. All work can be completed remotely and on one’s own time apart from one in-person one-week intensive in Montreal. Visit the Montreal DIO website or Facebook page to find out more. [Image credit: Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash] Women for Change Builds Climate Resiliency Women for Change was established in 1992 in Zambia. Its long-standing partnership with the United Church stretches back to 1995. From the beginning, mobilizing communities to share ideas and best practices has been at the forefront of the work of Women for Change. Now, one of the key areas of work supported through Mission & Service is building climate resiliency, because women bear the brunt of climate change. Your gifts through Mission & Service support long-term, life-changing work through committed partners like Women for Change. [Photo: Women for Change] United Church Bookstore: Supplies Collection The first day of fall is tomorrow, which means many of us are back to our busy schedules and preparing for what’s ahead. We've restocked our shelves with everything from Bulletin covers to Baptismal candles. Take a look at our supplies collection, or shop the last days of the summer collection and snag some deals on books for those cozy fall evenings? And remember—free Canadian shipping is available on orders over $100 with the code FREESHIPPING! [Image credit: The United Church of Canada] New Book Looks at History of Korean and Canadian Churches Emmanuel College’s Centre for Religion and Its Contexts is proud to be hosting the launch of David Kim-Cragg’s book, Water from Dragon’s Well: The History of a Korean-Canadian Church Relationship on Monday, October 3, at 7 p.m. EDT. The launch is online and free, but registration is required. Kim-Cragg is both a sessional lecturer at Emmanuel College and minister at St. Matthew's United Church in Richmond Hill.   For full details about the book and Kim-Cragg’s bio, please visit the launch’s web page.  [Image credit: Water from Dragon's Well/David Kim Cragg] Worship Resources  See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations. UN International Day of Peace - September 21, 2022 Creation Time 3 - September 25, 2022 Creation Time 4 - October 2, 2022 World Communion Sunday - October 2, 2022 Creation Time 5 - October 9, 2022 Thanksgiving Sunday - October 9, 2022 World Food Sunday - October 16, 2022 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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