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, April 30, 2024
E-ssentials: Asian Heritage Month, Centennial News, PAR Month, Moose Hide Campaign, and more!
Asian Heritage Month
May is Asian Heritage Month. The United Church of Canada celebrates the long, rich, and continuing contribution of Asian heritage, which has been a significant part of United Church life since Church Union in 1925 and even longer.
To mark this celebration, we invite you to join an online discussion with Filipino ministers in The United Church of Canada.
"Stories and Narratives: God-Talks from Diasporic Filipino Ministers in The United Church of Canada" will explore the experiences of Filipino ministers. These stories and narratives shed light on being immigrants and in diaspora contributing to diversity and inclusion in The United Church of Canada. Find out more and register for this webinar on CHURCHx.
Pre-authorized remittance is a method of giving that allows you to set up a monthly contribution that will continue to fund amazing work all year long.
PAR is a way that your monthly gift to your community of faith, and to our larger work through Mission and Service, can be automatically withdrawn from your bank account to fund the ongoing work.
Please spread the word and encourage your faith communities to hop on board for PAR month. Go to the PAR webpage to access resources and your PAR month campaign plan.
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Sign Up for the Centennial Newsletter
The United Church of Canada is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, and we are kicking off a year-long celebration with a landmark worship at Metropolitan United Church in Toronto on June 9, 2024. We hope you will join us in person or on the livestream!
Sign up now for our new monthly Centennial Newsletter! Explore the rich history of The United Church of Canada through images and video pulled from our archives. Learn more about our history of deep spirituality, bold discipleship, and daring justice.
Subscribe to the Centennial Newsletter to make sure you don't miss important updates and opportunities to mark this historic moment. Together, let's celebrate 100 years of milestones within Canada and around the world!
Started along Canada’s infamous Highway of Tears, the Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led grassroots movement of men, boys, and all Canadians who are standing up against violence towards women, girls, and Two-Spirit people.
Indigenous Ministries and Justice urges individuals and communities of faith to participate in Moose Hide Campaign Day, and to raise awareness of the campaign through the year. Check out our Moose Hide Campaign webpage to learn more, order Moose Hide pins, look for or register local events, and find a prayer to use as you put on your pin this year.
By wearing a moose hide pin and participating in Moose Hide Campaign Day, millions of Canadians are making meaningful progress towards reconciliation and the creation of a country where violence against women and children is no longer allowed to flourish in the shadows.
[Image credit: Moose Hide Campaign]
Mission and Service Stories:A Beacon of Hope
When we hear of a global emergency, our minds often jump to “How can we help?” Your gifts to Mission and Service enable partners to immediately get to work providing crucial basic needs: food, water, shelter, and medication. But after the initial response, and after headlines fade away, the emergency and urgency remain.
Thank you for supporting the work of our Mission and Service partners. Your generosity is a beacon of hope during challenging times.
[Photo credit: Middle East Council of Churches]
Attention Ministry Personnel! Annual Declarations Are Due June 30
Attention ministry personnel! The Annual Declaration deadline is June 30, 2024. Complete yours on ChurchHub.ca ("My Ministry Page") to avoid impacting ministry roles. Incomplete declarations mean removal from active status. Questions? Contact your Vocational Minister.
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Audacious Hope: Early-Bird Pricing Now Open!
You are invited to join us for theAudacious Hope National Gathering, a transformative event designed for youth, young adults, and their leaders. Early-bird pricing is now open! Sign up today!
Date: Wednesday, July 3—Saturday, July 6, 2024 Location: Brock University, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines, ON Format: In person
Presented by the Rendez-vous 2024 team of The United Church of Canada and the uplift team of The Presbyterian Church in Canada, this event marks an exciting collaboration to inspire, empower, and uplift our communities. Find out more!
[Image credit: The United Church of Canada]
Worship Resources
See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations.
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