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, August 29, 2023
E-ssentials: #SearchTheLandfill Solidarity, GC44 Annual Meeting Updates, and more!
Action in Support of the Voices at Camp Marcedes and Camp Morgan
At 4:00 p.m. (CDT) on September 5, leaders of four major church denominations will join the voices of supporters in urging provincial political leaders to give the go-ahead to search the Prairie Green Landfill for the remains of two missing Indigenous women, Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran. Harris has been missing since May 2022, and Myran since March of last year. Read the full news story, and find out what you can do to help.
[Photo: Courtesy of George Robinson]
Call for Nominations for the Audit Committee
Call for Nominations for the Audit Committee. This small but essential committee seeks one or more new members who have experience in financial reporting or risk management. Ministers with skills or lay people from outside Ontario would help broaden the perspectives of this committee. Nominations close September 25.
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GC44 Annual Meeting: October 21, 2023
On October 21, the 44th General Council Annual Meeting will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT on the CHURCHx platform. Commissioners will receive an email inviting them to register and receive regular updates. The meeting will be live streamed, with more information available closer to the event. Find out more on GeneralCouncil44.ca.
For minutes and summaries from the 44th GCE meetings, please go to United Church Commons>Shared-Publicly>Governance>General Council Executive>GC44 Executive (2022-2025)/.
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Mission and Service Stories: Patti Talbot’s Work
When children can’t go to school, society suffers. And that is why Mission and Service is in partnership with 85 organizations that work to increase access to education across the globe. Each partner has their own approach to education and skills training, each supported by your gifts to Mission and Service.
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Updates on Your Mission and Service
Did you know that all your calls to the Mission and Service Team are answered by United Church General Council staff members, not a call center?
This means that we answer calls as quickly as possible, but you may reach our voicemail if we are on another call. It also means that we are not available on holidays or between Christmas and New Year. Please leave a message—we'll get back to you as soon as we can. You can reach us toll free at 1-800-465-3771 or by email at ms@united-church.ca.
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Learning to Connect: Youth Survey
The United Church of Canada is trying to learn from young people (ages 13-35 years) about what encourages a sense of connection to the church and what blocks their involvement. Please share this survey with Canadian young people that you know—they don't need to be currently connected with a church in any way!
In appreciation of participating and sharing the survey link, two individuals will be randomly selected to receive a $25 dollar gift card (options provided).
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United Church Bookstore: The Mod's Book Squad Instagram Giveaway!
We are so excited for The Mod's Book Squad to start this September that we want to celebrate by giving away a copy of the first featured book and national bestseller, The Marrow Thieves. Head over to our Instagram account, @faith_in_our_books, to find out how you can win!
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Worship Resources
See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations.
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