Additional Questions About The Remit

Has your pastoral charge voted on Remit 1? The last day to submit a vote in the remit process is March 31, 2024. A new document addresses Frequently Asked Questions, and a new video also responds to key questions that have been raised. Full information—including voting cards—are available on the website for General Council 44. If you have additional questions, please be in touch with your regional council.

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Call for Nominations!

Call for nominations! The Board of Vocation, its committees and commissions seek both ministers and lay people to be a part of the important work of developing and sustaining excellence in professional ministry. Express your interest in getting involved, or nominate someone else for these or other current opportunities to serve. Learn more on the Opportunities webpage.

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The Mod's Book Squad

On February 22, join Moderator Carmen Lansdowne and special guest Andrew Winston as they discuss his book Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take.

Register and learn more about the The Mod's Book Squad and all upcoming titles, including the new Lenten devotional, Act/Fast: Spiritual Practices for a Climate in Crisis, on March 5.

Bonus offer: Get 15% off your purchase of two or more books featured in The Mod’s Book Squad at the United Church Bookstore with the discount code MODSQUAD (applied at checkout).

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Your Mission and Service Stories: Small Gifts with BIG Impact

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Our Mission and Service partner, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), has been providing ongoing help to people living in the aftermath of the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. A cash assistance program has been life-changing for families, especially those who do not have a steady or fixed income.

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The United Church Bookstore: Get Ready for Lent

We can hardly believe it, but next week we will be heading into Lent. We have many resources that we hope will guide you through the season.

From the Lenten devotional Act/Fast: Spiritual Practices for a Climate in Crisis, to new bulletin covers, and a Lenten study starting February 20 with United in Learning, you can find the supplies to support your community of faith and personal spiritual journey at the United Church Bookstore.

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Ministry Personnel Annual Declaration Reminder

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Ministry Personnel, please complete your Annual Declaration on ChurchHub by February 16, and your name will be entered into an early bird draw for a chance to win a $50 gift card of your choice.

Need help accessing ChurchHub? Please contact ministry@united-church.ca. Questions about the Annual Declaration process can be answered by your Vocational Minister, or you can send an email to LGiffin@united-church.ca.