Tuesday, January 7, 2025

E-ssentials: Start 2025 Inspired! Moderator's New Year's Address, and more!

Visions and Dreams: A New Year's Address


On January 13, 2025, 6:00‒8:00 p.m. ET, join Moderator Carmen Lansdowne for a bilingual New Year's address and town hall centred around the theme of visions and dreams.

Featuring the Growth team leadership, new church plant leads, and a pastoral welcome to the new and Centennial year, this session will serve as a national introduction to growth and emerging communities of faith.

A half-hour Q&A will conclude the evening. 

Dream on. Share in the Vision. Let's start this new year with hope and inspiration! 

Register on CHURCHx: English or French.

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Mission and Service: There Is Still Time to Make a Difference!


2024 has ended, and if you have given already in 2024 to Mission and Service, you have fed hungry children, sheltered the homeless and provided comfort to refugees. Thank you for your generosity!

Because of the Canada Post strike, many didn’t receive our Christmas mailing and missed the opportunity to be part of this work. If you haven't given yet but would still like to, please join us in supporting those most in need. Make your gift today.

There are many ways to give. You can donate online, or you can call us at 1-800-465-3771. You can even make an e-transfer to donations@united-church.ca. Whatever method you choose, please know that we are deeply grateful.

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Share Your Climate Story!


Calling all United Church communities of faith, United Church regional councils, and United Church programs and initiatives. The United Church of Canada will be releasing its 2023-2024 Sustainability Report this spring. We're looking for submissions of stories, initiatives, and events from 2023 and 2024 to be featured. Submissions should align with one or more of The United Church of Canada’s Climate Pillars: Putting Our House in Order; Raising Our Spirited Voices; Reconnecting with the Earth; or Responding to Climate Impact. 

Share your climate story and help us showcase the incredible work being done across our church to address climate change.

Learn more about the Sustainability Pillars and read previous Sustainability Reports.

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Join the Moderator in Toronto for a Special Live Event on February 13


Moderator Carmen Lansdowne and author Afdhel Aziz invite you to join them live in Toronto for a fireside chat on unleashing your ‘inner intrapreneur’. Discover your personal strengths, create a more meaningful career, and enhance your wellbeing. Get your tickets today!

Event Details
Date:
 Thursday, February 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Ticket Link: Reserve your spot!

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The United Church Bookstore: Brand New from the United Church Publishing House 


The new Lenten devotional from the United Church Publishing House, Something Sacred: Reflections on Music and Faith explores how the power of music can deepen our connection to God and form us as disciples of Christ.

For many, music is a ubiquitous presence in our lives that affects us, sometimes despite us. The music we resonate with speaks to who we are, what we believe, and what we aspire to as people. Because of this, music is a powerful faith formation tool.

Available in softcover and e-book format with a study guide included for both personal and group reflections, you can purchase your copy today and start planning ahead for Lent.

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Worship Resources

See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations.

Stewardship Epiphany Resources: Discover Your Gifts—Share Your Gifts: Five Sundays in Epiphany
Baptism of Jesus - January 12, 2025
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - January 18, 2025
Second after Epiphany - January 19, 2025
Third after Epiphany - January 26, 2025
Fourth after Epiphany - February 2, 2025
Black History Month 1 - February 2, 2025
Fifth after Epiphany - February 9, 2025
Black History Month 2 - February 9, 2025
Sixth after Epiphany - February 16, 2025
Black History Month 3 - February 16, 2025

For more inspiring worship ideas and resources, subscribe to GatheringWorship.ca.
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