E-ssentials: Anti-Racism Live Events, EcoSchool, Virtual Launch Parties, and more!

Today: The Unconscious Biases of Anti-Asian Racism This week’s 40 Days Live Event will be led by Henry Shiu, who will explore what anti-Asian racism is, how it manifests itself today in various Canadian contexts, and unconscious biases related to anti-Asian racism. Join us online on Tuesday, October 25, at 12:00 noon EDT for this engaging event. You can register for all of the 40 Days Live Events online. If you miss any of the live events you can still catch the recording available on YouTube. [Image credit: The United Church of Canada] Young Adults Committed to Climate Justice  Come be part of EcoSchool! The World Council of Churches is hosting a weeklong EcoSchool at Stoney Point, outside New York City, the week of December 5─11, 2022. Gather with young adults (ages 18─30) from churches across North America to learn more about climate justice and to share your faith and make plans for action. Read more about the EcoSchool and find the applications on our Job and Volunteer Opportunities page. Deadline to apply is November 3, 2022. There is a minimal cost of $100 for accepted applicants.  [Image: Youth Council from the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Nations gathered with elders, tribal leaders and other water protectors for a springtime rally. Religious leaders continued to stand with them in solidarity for water justice. Credit: WCC] Gathering Worship Launch Party Join us for the Gathering Worship Launch Party on November 2, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. EDT. During the launch, United in Learning's Stephen Fetter will be joined by Gathering editor Susan Lukey and music editor Tammy-Jo Mortensen to describe the most powerful ways we can use this exciting interactive worship resource. Watch as they demonstrate some of the features of GatheringWorship.ca, and learn why it's so much more than just an electronic version of the magazine! Make your worship preparation easier, make your ministry richer, and explore a new generation of sharing worship together with the launch of this valuable tool. [Image credit: The United Church of Canada] Falling in Love with Earth An awakening. That’s how Sarah Arthurs describes what she experienced just before she came up with the idea for “Green Exodus”— gatherings of people who find themselves falling deeply in love with Earth and want to help it flourish. Here’s the story. [Image credit: r1g00 from Pixabay] United Church Bookstore: Back in Stock! If you weren't able to snag a copy of Undivided Love: Navigating Landscapes of Living and My Daily Discoverment: 40 Days of Vocational Discernment for Young Adults—good news, they are back in stock! With winter just around the corner you may find yourself stocking up on all sorts of great reads, so don't forget to use the promotional code FREESHIPPING on orders over $100 for free shipping on your order!  [Image credit: The United Church of Canada] Worship Resources  See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations. Remembrance Day - November 11, 2022 Children's Sunday- November 20, 2022 Transgender Day of Remembrance - November 20, 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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