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, February 18, 2025
E-ssentials: Centennial Grants, Advocacy Skills Training, and more!
Winter 2025 Centennial Grantees Announced!
The Joint Grants Committee and United Church of Canada Foundation are pleased to announce the Winter 2025 Centennial Grant recipients! Thirteen projects across seven Regional Councils will receive funding to celebrate the church's 100th anniversary.
"The response has been outstanding!" says Foundation Lead Erik Lo Forte. "We're excited to see how these events honour the United Church's past, present, and future."
This is the second of four grant rounds. United Church organizations can still apply for up to $5,000 for Centennial events. The next deadline is March 15, 2025.Learn more and apply today!
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Your Voice Counts! Learn How to Use it Effectively
Your voice counts with our elected officials! On February 25, at 7:00 p.m. ET, join Succeed at Advocacy: Casting a Vision for a Better World, a webinar that will equip you with the skills to effectively advocate for your community and United Church of Canada partners with elected officials. Connect with others, share your experience, and learn how to build community impact and engage with Members of Parliament. Learn more and register now!
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The United Church Bookstore: Something Sacred Lenten Study!
Planning a Lenten study for your congregation? Prepare for Lent, beginning March 5, with the Rev. Stephen Fetter's six-week online Lenten series exploring readings from Something Sacred: Reflections on Music and Faith, the new Lenten devotional from he United Church Publishing House. Join us Tuesdays, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, March 11 - April 15, 2025, on CHURCHx.
Purchase Something Sacred (softcover or e-book, both with study guide) at the United Church Bookstore today!
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Mission and Service Stories: Hope in Action
After the immediate shock of a disaster fades, hope is a powerful force that gives us the motivation to move forward. Two years after the February 2023 earthquakes, people in Syria are still experiencing the devastating aftermath, exacerbated by civil war and other natural disasters. And Mission and Service partner the Middle East Council of Churches continues to be hard at work providing hope.
Thank you for supporting the work of our Mission and Service partners. Your generosity is a beacon of hope during challenging times.
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Call for Nominations!
The 18 members of the General Council Executive provide guidance and strategic oversight to the church between meetings of the General Council. Consider joining the current Moderator, the soon-to-be-elected Moderator, the General Secretary and the other dedicated, forward-thinking and creative members of this hard-working group—or nominate someone you believe would be a great leader. Learn more about these opportunities to serve.
Deadline: Thursday, March 20, 2025
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Spring is Around the Corner! Get Ready for PAR Month
You can’t be too early; May is PAR month! It will be here before you know it!
Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR) allows you to set up a monthly contribution that will continue to fund amazing work all year long in your community of faith, and our larger work through Mission and Service.
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