The Body of Christ is made of many parts, and people experience their understanding of God in many different ways. On this blog, we'll consider the beliefs and activities of congregations, denominations and different religions.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
E-ssentials: Indigenous and Racialized Youth Retreat, In Case of Emergency Webinar, and more!
For this special event, eight Indigenous and eight Racialized youth applicants will be selected to create a youth-orientated space where they can demonstrate how racial equity can lead toward affirming different cultural and spiritual heritages as a worshipping youth community within the United Church. Find out more, and submit your application by August 1, 2023.
[Image: 2022 Indigenous and Racialized Youth Retreat. Credit: Emo Yango]
EDGE Signpost Webinar Series: In Case of Emergency
The EDGE team knows that sometimes people don’t find what they’re looking for when they access our Signposts and come to our Cohorts: concrete answers and actionable advice about how to help communities of faith in danger of closing and disbanding. That’s why they created In Case of Emergency, a two-part Signpost that acts as a sort of emergency kit for communities of faith facing those prospects.
EDGE is offering the In Case of Emergency Signposts to anyone who feels they can make use of them. Complete these asynchronous Signposts on your own time and keep access to them for as long as you need it!
40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism Starts in October!
There's brand-new content coming for this year's 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism. In addition to the daily written content that will be posted online, a dynamic set of speakers will be sharing their insights on Tuesdays. The speakers will explore these diverse themes: race shifting; anti-racist and decolonial theologies; raising anti-racist children; environmental racism; countering antisemitism; intergenerational Asian voices; and copyright justice and musical misappropriation. There's no cost for the online events! You can register for all of the live events on ChurchX. Consider signing up for the 40 Days newsletter to stay up-to-date on all of the developments related to the 40 Days for this year!
[Image credit: The United Church of Canada]
Our Call and Vision
Our Call and Vision statement speaks to how we boldly embody the Christian story in this time, filled with the certainty of resurrection and hope for new life.
The Call and Vision is commended to regional councils, communities of faith, and United Church incorporated ministries for engagement and discernment for their ministry.
Read more about our Call and Vision and find resources available on the dedicated webpage.
[Image credit: The United Church of Canada]
Your Generosity Matters: A Declaration to Be Involved in Decision Making
During the 2022 Zimbabwe Council of Churches General Assembly, youth asked to be included in decision-making. In response, the Assembly appointed youth members to its committees. Now, whatever decision is being made, the interests of youth are included. Your gifts to Mission and Service help youth around the world advocate to have their voices heard.
[Image credit: The United Church of Canada/Amy Zavitz]
United Church Bookstore: Dive into Devotionals This Summer
This summer take a journey of personal reflection. Our devotionals will help strengthen and encourage your faith. Perfect for personal growth or to share among family, friends, and congregations, the daily devotions have been written by a wide variety of contributors from all walks of life.
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