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 25, 2023
E-ssentials: Search the Landfill, National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering, Emancipation Day, and more!
The United Church Calls on Manitoba to Search the Landfill
Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran were murdered in 2022 and left in a Winnipeg landfill. Their families and communities are calling for a search of the landfill, but the province of Manitoba refuses.
The United Church of Canada believes that the inherent dignity of every human being must be respected. In life, and now in death, Morgan, Marcedes, and thousands of other missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit people have been denied the dignity and respect that they deserve.
We call on the government to bring Morgan and Marcedes home to their loved ones. We are in solidarity with Camp Morgan and Camp Marcedes in Winnipeg.
Join us in our social media solidarity campaign to #SearchTheLandfill
This week, on July 27—30, the Indigenous Church gathers on Treaty 6 Territory in Edmonton, AB, for the 2023 National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering. The theme is “Our 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.
During this live webinar, panelists will seek to explain the concept and discuss the biblical foundations for reparations, examine the relevance of truth-telling and reparations in the Canadian context, and consider the intersections of the Indigenous and African Diaspora claims for reparations. Register today!
Your Generosity Matters: Learning the Gospel at Camp
Children come together at United Church camps across Canada to learn the gospel in a safe and supportive environment. Through campfire stories, hiking, music, canoeing, and so much more, campers gain confidence while enjoying unique activities and exploring their curiosity. Mission and Service support gives many children the opportunity to have these affirming and defining experiences.
[Image credit: Cave Springs Camp]
United Church Bookstore: Instagram Takeover with the Rev. Andria Irwin
The Rev. Andria Irwin is an ordained minister in The United Church of Canada. She has served as a church planter, a digital church consultant, and is an advocate for the faithful building and planting of online communities (secular and faithful alike!). In 2020, Andria authored a book alongside the Rev. Dr. Jason Byassee titled Following: Embodied Discipleship in a Digital Age.
Be sure to follow along on Instagram this week to learn more about the Rev. Andria Irwin’s favourite reads, reflections, and insights!
(Please note that in order to view the content, you need to have an Instagram account.)
[Image credit: Canva/Image courtesy of the Rev. Andria Irwin]
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