Tackling the Climate Crisis with Faithful Footprints
The National Observer recently published an article commending The United Church of Canada as a champion on environmental causes, highlighting our climate commitments to reduce our carbon footprint by 80 percent by 2030, with the help of the Faithful Footprints program.
The Faithful Footprints program offers inspiration, tools, and grants up to $30,000 towards energy conservation and renewable energy projects. To date, the program has engaged with over 300+ congregations, camps, and buildings across the country. Read the full article.
Find out how to apply for The United Church of Canada’s Faithful Footprints grants to help lower your faith building’s energy and carbon use.
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Flourishing: The Moderator's Project |
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In case you missed it, last week, we released a special edition of E-ssentials announcing a new and exciting project!
The Moderator is on a three-year journey to connect with the nation on big questions. With the goal of enhancing “flourishing” in church, among our leadership, and within the broader community, she is encouraging dialogue on this question of flourishing, and how it could influence our future.
You can look forward to The Mod’s Book Squad, a national book club (including four Centennial events in 2024-25), regional tours, and a Leadership School to invigorate church leadership for the 21st century.
Read more about the Flourishing Project!
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Response to the Decision on the Safe Third Country Agreement
On June 16, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled to uphold the constitutional validity of the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) between Canada and the United States. The United Church of Canada has written to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister Sean Fraser to affirm our solidarity to continue our collaborative work of advocating for migrant justice and refugee rights with our ecumenical and civil society networks.
The church also urged the government to implement their promise by creating a regularization program granting permanent residence to all undocumented migrants. Read the letter and the full news story.
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National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering
The Indigenous church gathers on Treaty 6 Territory in Edmonton, AB, on July 28 - 30, for the 2023 National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering. The theme is “With Strong Voices.”
Moderator Carmen Lansdowne will give a keynote address on Friday, July 28. Other program elements include installation of new members of the National Indigenous Elders Council and the new National Indigenous Council; panel and plenary discussions, and workshop opportunities.
The National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering will bring together 35 young Indigenous people to build community through hand drum songs, arts and crafts, swimming, and activities. The event includes evening entertainment, a silent auction with a twist, and sacred fire for storytelling.
Updates will be posted on social media and The United Church of Canada website. Stay tuned!
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Your Generosity Matters: Inspiring Generations to Lead
Eunice Chianka felt a calling to be a minister, and meeting female ministers inspired her even further. With a scholarship from the United Theological Seminary in Zimbabwe, she is one step closer to reaching her goal of preaching, teaching, and inspiring girls to follow their own call. Your gifts to Mission and Service help make this possible.
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United Church Bookstore: Make it a Faith-Filled Summer!
Summer is here, school is nearly finished, and it can it be hard to keep up with our faith rituals, but the United Church Bookstore has you covered!
Adventures in Faith and Family by Susan Lukey offers practical, intelligent, loving, spirit-filled wisdom rooted in the joy and deep love of the Christian faith as well as developmental psychology. This book includes personal reflections, suggestions for family faith practises, reflections on biblical passages, ideas for family holiday activities, and original music. This book is for anyone looking for a friend who will guide them with faith as they pursue their own adventure as a family.
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