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 8, 2025
E-ssentials: Sustainability Report, Climate Realities Webinar, and more!🌍
Deep Roots, Bold Action, Daring Decisions: The 2023 and 2024 Sustainability Report
Come Together as Easter People for Creation with Global Partners
As part of Together for the Love of Creation Earth Week, you're invited to an insightful webinar featuring the Rev. Phyllis Byrd (OAIC), Patricia Mari T. Mungcal (NCCP), and the Rev. Dr. Jessica Hetherington (The United Church of Canada) on Wednesday, April 23at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time. These ecumenical leaders will share their experiences and perspectives on climate realities in their communities (Kenya, the Philippines, and Canada), the root causes of the climate crisis and the transformative action of love that faith inspires.
Why Attend?
Learn from Partners: Gain insights from leading climate justice advocates and environmental experts who will share their knowledge and experiences.
Climate Action: Discover tangible actions you can implement in your congregation to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Community Connection: Connect with like-minded individuals and congregations committed to making a positive impact on our planet.
Faith-Based Approach: Understand how climate justice aligns with the values and mission of The United Church of Canada.
Register, and learn more about this timely discussion!
This is one of many events happening during Earth Week. View the growing map of events and add your own.
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100 Words of Hope: Healing through Mourning
Without hope for the coming world after this world, how we could endure this world!
Without love in this world before the next world, how we could transform this world!
Without faith beyond this world, how we could walk in the darkness moving forward to the world inside of us!
All healings come from good mournings as all the nights will be filled with peace.
—Sung Ran Kim, Alpha Korean United Church, Toronto, ON
100 Words of Hope reflections are posted weekly on the United Church's Round the Table blog. Feeling inspired? Submit your own100-word reflection, poem, or prayer that conveys hope and faith in these times using the form.
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Mission and Service Needs You!
Like the snowdrops and crocuses, The United Church of Canada's Mission and Service is the first on the scene, responding quickly to emergencies and crises through programs supported by your donations. Mission and Service needs you. Make a gift this Easter to support our dozens of partners and programs that fight injustice, poverty, and inequality across Canada and around the world.
The United Church Bookstore:Mark the Centennial with Shirts, Mugs and More!
Celebrate 100 years of The United Church of Canada on June 10, 2025, with our Centennial theme: Deep, Bold, Daring! The United Bookstore has a full collection of commemorative items ready for you. Mark this historic milestone with shirts, mugs, stickers, water bottles, and more – shop the entire Centennial Collection online today!
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Thank You from the Nominations Committee
Thank you to everyone who supported this broad and robust call for nominations, and to everyone who was willing to let their name stand.
We received over 175 nominations from across the church!
Appointments will be made and communicated later this spring or at General Council 45.
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Worship Resources
See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations.
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