Get Ready for Black History Month!
The celebration of February as Black History (or African Heritage) Month begins this week. Officially recognized in Canada since 1996, this is a time to honour the contributions and struggles of peoples of African descent. Check out all the latest worship resources, anti-racism webinars, books, and newsletters available. Be sure to also read our Black History Month worship blogs when you scroll down on the worship page.[Image credit: The United Church of Canada]
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Korean Partners Acknowledge United Church Korea Peace Appeal Campaign
In the latest news post, Ms. Sooyoung Hwang of the Korea Peace Appeal Campaign and the Rev. Kipyung Nam of Mission & Service partner the National Council of Churches in Korea share the significance of United Church and Canadian participation in this global campaign. Read the full news story.[Image credit: Korea Peace Appeal: End the Korean War]
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The Re-Imagined BUYING UNITED Purchasing Program
How churches spend money is more critical than ever! It’s no longer just about finding the "cheapest" option. We need to make smart choices that include quality, risk management, transparency, service, and overall cost.
The BUYING UNITED program is now managed by Round Table Procurement Services (RTPS), and is here to support your procurement needs beyond a selection of low-cost supplier deals. BUYING UNITED will provide:- Access to preferred vendors, already pre-qualified for our membership
- Self-help resources to provide support beyond supplier deals
- Direct assistance with any individual purchasing challenges
To access BUYING UNITED complete the simple one-time registration process using the Access Code “united”.
Keep an eye out for a webinar coming soon to walk you through this program![Image credit: The United Church of Canada]
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United in Learning: Good Courage Lenten Study
Starting Tuesday, February 28, 2023, join the Rev. Stephen Fetter for a six-week Lenten study series exploring devotional readings from Good Courage: Daily Reflections on Hope, the newest Lenten devotional from United Church Publishing House.
Ponder the kind of courage that God calls out of ordinary people, contemplate their stories, reflect on how they connect, to your own and reimagine how our lives can contribute to God’s healing of the world.
Register for the Lenten study and you'll also receive 20% off your book purchase. Sign up today!
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Your Generosity Matters: Fighting Racism at Home and Abroad—Adele Halliday’s Work |
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When was the first time you became aware of discrimination or oppression? Adele Halliday, the United Church’s Anti-Racism Equity Lead, says that parts of her work focus on racial discrimination―and she encounters many people across the church who are surprised by the ongoing systemic racism in church and society.
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The United Church Bookstore: Year Book Subscription |
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The United Church of Canada's Annual Year Book is now available to order from the United Church Bookstore as one volume with a new, easier-to-read format.
Subscribe to receive the current year’s volume with renewal as it is published annually in February for the following five years. You don't need to worry about remembering to place your order; we'll remind you ahead of the annual renewal and place your order for you!
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The Annual Declaration Is Now Open!
We’d like to advise ministry personnel that the 2023 Annual Declaration is now open until May 19, 2023. It’s free and only takes a few minutes. Log into ChurchHub.ca to make your Annual Declaration about whether you’ve had criminal charges in the last year or not. If you make your Annual Declaration each year, you do not need to get a new police records check! (Remember that Chrome or Edge are the preferred browsers for ChurchHub; Safari is not optimal.)
Need help accessing ChurchHub? Please contact ministry@united-church.ca.
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