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 23, 2023
E-ssentials: Urging Prime Minister Trudeau to Call for Ceasefire, COP28 Virtual Delegation, and more!
General Council Executive Urges Prime Minister to Call for Ceasefire
The United Church of Canada General Council Executive, its corresponding members, and the members of the National Indigenous Council have issued a plea to Prime Minister Trudeau to advocate for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, recognizing that, in the view of legal experts, genocide is currently taking place.
The United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30 – Dec. 12, 2023.
A delegation of young adults from The United Church of Canada will attend the conference virtually. The delegation is part of a broader United Church COP28 strategy that includes supporting and amplifying the voices of those most impacted by climate change and people of faith at COP, as well as engaging and mobilizing faith communities in Canada.
Laudate Deum: Ecospirituality in Action, Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. EST, with Citizens for Public Justice, Development and Peace and For the Love of Creation
The United Church of Canada COP28 delegation will be reporting back regularly via social media. Follow #UCCANCOP28 and #FLCCOP28 on social media and share updates with your networks.
[Image credit: COP28 UAE]
40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism: Week at a Glance!
[Image credit: The United Church of Canada and the contributors]
Tonight's 40 Days Live Event
Tonight's conversation features four people of diverse Asian backgrounds and from different generations. They will reflect on their different identities and experiences of racism, offering personal perspectives, humour, challenges, and insights. They will also explore how anti-Asian racism manifests itself within The United Church of Canada. Listeners will be invited to consider the implications for the church as a whole—including how to challenge anti-Asian racism and continue to work toward embracing diverse and intersecting identities.
The conversation will feature Ibi Chuan, Hannah Kim-Cragg, Wing Yi Wong, and Jenna Yango Leonard.
[Image credit: The United Church of Canada and presenters]
Mission and Service Stories: What Did Jesus Do?
The question “What would Jesus do?”—often shortened to the acronym “WWJD?”—has graced wrist bands, T-shirts, and bumper stickers since the 1990s. And while it might sound like an overused cliché, it’s a question that can lead our spirit and, by extension, our lives to profound transformation.
[Photo credit: Lindsay Vatour]
Giving Tuesday Is November 28!
Giving Tuesday is happening on November 28, 2023.
This year, The United Church of Canada is focusing on the Emergency Response efforts that are so vitally needed worldwide. While headlines about emergencies come and go, the ones suffering, the children and families, remain in critical need. The results of the conflict, such as the one in Israel and Palestine, will be with us for years, resulting in a Middle East humanitarian crisis.
Each person—facing the worst times of their lives—urgently needs your support.
Giving Tuesday itself is next week, but it’s never too early to transform a life.
If you are able, we urge you to give now to empower lives and give to emergency response efforts.
[Photo credit:The United Church of Canada and Unsplash]
EDGE: Learning Opportunities
Education with EDGE in 2023 is winding down! With most of our monthly online gatherings taking a December hiatus, the last of our monthly learning opportunities for the year are approaching soon.
Watch for registration links for EDGE’s 2024 learning opportunities line-up!
[Image credit: EDGE / The United Church of Canada]
United Church Bookstore: Called to Act Book Launch!
Join us for this exciting book launch on December 6 at 7:00 p.m. EST.
Called to Act, a collection of responsive prayers inspired by reflections on Mark's gospel, calls us to be bold disciples and be daring in our quest for justice.
The Rev. Stephen Fetter (manager of United in Learning) interviews Called to Act author Rev. David Sparks. During the book launch they'll cover topics like:
Why Mark’s gospel?
What about this gospel speaks to our time and calls us to prayer and action?
What makes a prayer feel relevant? Compelling? Inspiring?
How can this book be a resource to worship leaders, committee volunteers, and people in the pew? And so much more!
Plus, participants will receive a time-limited promo code for 20% off the cover price of the book from the United Church Bookstore. Register today on CHURCHx.
[Image credit: The United Church of Canada and David Sparks]
Worship Resources
See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations.
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