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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
E-ssentials: 100 Years of United Church Preaching, Race Talks from Gen Zs, and more!
100 Years of United Church Preaching: Discover a Century of Inspiration
Moments in Time: Sermons from The United Church of Canada 1910-2020 is now available at the United Church Bookstore. This unique collection features 28 powerful sermons from United Church preachers, offering a captivating journey through a century of faith and social justice.
The book launch event will be held in-person at the Emmanuel College Chapel and streamed online, with authors HyeRan Kim-Cragg and Don Schweitzer. The Rev. John Young will deliver a special address.
Don't miss this opportunity to purchase your copy and engage in inspiring conversation!
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40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism: Week at a Glance!
This week, the 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism focuses on the experiences of Indigenous and racialized children and youth.
Tonight at 7:00 p.m. ET, join us for "Race Talks from Gen Zs." Engage with the insightful analysis of young leaders within the United Church. These youth, all graduates of the United Church's Indigenous and Racialized Youth summer leadership programs, will share their reflections on racism and their visions for anti-racism.
Deepen your understanding with this week's featured reflections:
[Image credit: The United Church of Canada, Jeffrey Dale, and Danielle Rolfe]
Survey on the Roles of the Moderator and General Secretary
We are the task group reviewing the roles of the Moderator and General Secretary. We know you're busy but we'd love to hear your input regarding these important Offices of our denomination. We would be grateful if you would participate in this 7-minute survey by no later than November 15, 2024.
Themes from all of our consultations will be summarized and used to formulate recommendations regarding the future of these roles in our denomination. These recommendations will be presented to the General Council Executive at their first meeting in 2025.
We are looking forward to welcoming your feedback and insights on these roles.
For this Thanksgiving just past, we asked you to support those living with food insecurity. Those who find food prices too high. Those who are struggling to find shelter. Those who have no one else to turn to.
And you responded! The gifts that so many of you gave will provide food, shelter and comfort to those families and individuals that Mission and Service is meant to help. Your compassion is making a difference in their lives.
If you are one of those who have been considering a gift but have not yet made one, it is not too late. In this, our final Thanksgiving message, we invite you to join with so many others and support this good work. Make a gift today, and help provide food for those who need it. Blessings to you all.
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