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.
Thursday, November 16, 2023
E-ssentials: Big Banks Commit To Racial Equity Audits, Remit Process Vote, and more!
Big Banks Commit to Racial Equity Audits, Thanks to United Church and SHARE
The United Church of Canada and the United Church Pension, as members of SHARE, co-filed a shareholder proposal asking the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and the Bank of Montreal (BMO) to conduct racial equity audits. These audits would identify and mitigate the potential harm their activities might have on racialized people.
Last week, both banks committed to the racial equity audits. Read the full news story.
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Remit Process Vote
Has your community of faith registered its vote for the remit process about the National Indigenous Organization? This is an important remit in the life of our church and our journey of reconciliation. Please contact your regional council with any questions that you may have. Background materials about the remit, including a short video, are available on the General Council 44 website. The deadline to register votes is March 31, 2024.
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40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism: Week at a Glance!
We are in week six of the 40 Days! There are some dynamic days ahead featuring a range of written reflections from United Church leaders, including Moderator Carmen Lansdowne. Plus you won't want to miss this week's live event, and featured book!
Have you missed reflections from previous weeks? Or have you read them and would like to re-read them? All of the stories from this year’s 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism continue to live on the website.
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Tonight's 40 Days Live Event
Tonight's gathering will be an ecumenical sharing of Indigenous identity and spirituality within the Indigenous Churches of the Anglican Church of Canada and The United Church of Canada. Please join us for a panel discussion with leaders from both churches about the resilience of Indigenous peoples, the understanding of self-determination, and the dream of our relationships moving forward.
Presenters: Teresa Burnett-Cole (United Church), Lee Claus (United Church), Rosalyn Elm (Anglican Church), Vincent Solomon (Anglican Church); co-moderated by Tim Hackborn and Martha Pedoniquotte from the United Church’s Indigenous Ministries and Justice Unit. Sign up on CHURCHx.
Have you missed a recording from a previous event? They’re all available on the United Church’s YouTube channel.
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Tonight! Road to COP28 Webinar
As we look ahead to the United Nations Conference on Climate Change, COP 28, in Dubai November 30–December 12, we invite you to attend this webinar:
Churches’ Advocacy on Loss and Damage November 14, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. EST Register now!
Mission and Service Stories: Kindergarten in a Refugee Camp
Living in a refugee camp means children may not learn crucial cognitive and social skills. In Lebanon, the Joint Christian Committee for Social Service provides a kindergarten program where children can engage in learning in a happy and secure place.
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Mission and Service Updates: New Year's Eve Sunday
After this year’s joyous Advent and Christmas celebrations end, New Year's Eve falls on a Sunday. To express our appreciation for church leaders and encourage rest and renewal, we’re happy to share a Mission and Service New Year’s service and sermon.
The Did You Know? series is a response to questions we have been asked over the past few years. We feel it is important to keep our supporters informed and we will add other answers if new questions arise. Find these and many more updates like this on the new Did You Know? webpage.
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United Church Bookstore: Last Chance for Bulk Calendar Order Savings!
It's your last chance to save on bulk 2024 Canadian Church calendars! Orders of 50 or more calendars can apply the MYCHURCHCAL discount code at checkout to receive 20% off the calendars, which communities of faith can then resell to their congregants to raise funds. This discount is active until tomorrow, November 15. Hurry; they are selling fast!
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EDGE: Buying United Reimagined
Buying United is reimagined and ready to help your community of faith better manage its budget! Running in partnership with Round Table Procurement Services, the new Buying United provides access to supplier deals, Round Table’s procurement professionals, and other resources to help communities of faith make good procurement decisions and minimize costs. Join the Buying United Learning Community on CHURCHx to access a webinar series about the benefits of registering with Buying United—the next webinar is November 29!
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Worship Resources
See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations.
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