E-ssentials: Moderator Urges Action for Climate Justice, Earth Week Coast to Coast, Camping Sunday Resources, and more!

Moderator Urges Action for Climate Justice For Earth Week, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne writes about actions and choices for climate justice that may preserve our future: "The climate emergency is not just a big problem; it's the end of the world as we know it... We need to talk about what we want to see from each other. Not confrontationally, where we beat each other over the head about our shortcomings—we need to inspire each other." Read the full opinion article. [Image credit:FG Trade Latin/iStock] Earth Week Events from Coast to Coast This week, United Church communities together with faith communities across the country are praying, learning, and acting for climate justice as part of Together for the Love of Creation Earth Week. More than 70 in-person and online events are happening across the country. You can go to this map to see a full roster of events.  Plus, stay tuned for The United Church of Canada’s second Sustainability Report 2021-2022 coming out on Thursday, April 20, just in time for Earth Day!   Change takes all of us. Each action brings hope. We are making hope visible across the country. [Image credit: Together for the Love of Creation] Join the Moose Hide Campaign on May 11! Started along Canada’s infamous Highway of Tears, the Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led grassroots movement of men, boys and all Canadians who are standing up against violence towards women, girls, and 2S people.   By wearing a moose hide pin and participating in Moose Hide Campaign Day on May 11, millions of Canadians are making meaningful progress towards reconciliation and the creation of a country where violence against women and children is no longer allowed to flourish in the shadows.     Indigenous Ministries and Justice urges individuals and communities of faith to  participate in Moose Hide Campaign Day.  Find out more and order your free moose hide pins today. [Image credit: Moose Hide Campaign] Lenten Actions for Guaranteed Livable Income Stretch across Canada On March 24‒26, United Church guaranteed livable income supporters held actions and vigils across the country. Read the full news story for a cross-country update. You can connect with the Guaranteed Livable Income Network by contacting  justice@united-church.ca or visiting the Guaranteed Livable Income webpage for more information. [Image credit: Trinity United Church, Grimsby] Celebrate Camping Sunday on April 23! First Third Ministry, in collaboration with Chinook Winds Region’s four camps, invites you to celebrate Camping Sunday. Camping is one of the biggest children and youth ministries in the United Church. Camping Sunday is a way for communities of faith to support this ministry and their local camp. On the Chinook Winds’ Camping Sunday page you’ll find: a downloadable resource that includes a full worship service Why Is Camp Important? video What’s Your Favourite Camp Song? video more videos and information on four camps in the region Celebrate the work of God through our United Church camps! [Image credit: First Third Ministry and Chinook Winds Region] Your Generosity Matters: Real-Time Relief Really Makes a World of Difference: Thivan Hoang’s Work At a time when it feels like there’s a new crisis confronting us every day, it’s reassuring to know that Mission & Service partners provide real-time relief around the world on a daily basis. United Church of Canada staff member Thivan Hoang reminds us, “There is no ‘us’ and ‘them.’ We are one community.” Video still credit: The United Church of Canada] The United Church Bookstore: eBooks for Earth Week! Tracing its roots back to 1829, the United Church Publishing House has published more than 250 titles in the past 30 years, but did you know that many of these titles are also available as eBooks?   These eBooks are delivered to you instantly on ordering with zero paper waste and shipping costs. For Earth Week, we invite you to lighten your carbon footprint and your book bag with these great titles available as eBooks!  [Image credit: The United Church of Canada] Worship Resources  See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations. Camping Sunday - April 23, 2023 Third Sunday of Easter - April 23, 2023 A Prayer of Remembrance for the Armenian Genocide – April 24, 1915 Fourth Sunday of Easter- April 30, 2023 Mental Health Sunday - May 7, 2023 For more inspiring worship ideas and resources subscribe to GatheringWorship.ca 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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