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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
E-ssentials: Food Justice for Gaza, 40 Days on Anti-Racism, and more!
World Food Day: Food Justice and Solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza
Food is not a privilege—it’s a human right. This World Food Day, The United Church of Canada stands in solidarity with global partners working for food justice, from local communities to those struggling for survival in Gaza.
In Gaza, food has been weaponized as part of a genocide. United Church partners are calling for the immediate and unhindered delivery of food, water, and humanitarian aid, an end to arms transfers fueling the violence, and a lasting peace grounded in justice.
Please join us online on Wednesday, October 15, at 6:00 p.m. ET for Fostering Anti-Racist Children’s Ministries.
First Third Ministry leaders may be particularly interested in this discussion! Chris Mah Poy and Mary Nichol will share some personal reflections on raising anti-racist children and fostering anti-racist ministry, as well as lead a scenario-discussion based on recent ministry experiences in First Third Ministry. This session is for anyone involved in children and youth ministries! Sign up for free on CHURCHx.
Pray, Fast, Act: Stand with Gaza—Wednesdays in October
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Join us each Wednesday in Octoberfor a sacred movement of prayer, fasting, and advocacy for Palestinians in Gaza, led by the Right Rev. Moderator Kimberly Heath. This Wednesday, October 15, we will gather on Zoom at 11:00 a.m. ET for a 30-minute prayer circle focused on themes of compassion, justice, and peace.
Together, we will:
Pray for healing and hope
Fast in solidarity with those who hunger
Act through meaningful action and advocacy
Light a candle for peace (bring your candle to the webinar)
Each week in October focuses on a specific theme:
Oct. 8: Food, Fasting, and Aid
Oct. 15: Release of All Captives
Oct. 22: Children and the Vulnerable
Oct. 29: Peace and Remembrance
We’ll also offer weekly actions—from writing to your MP to supporting aid efforts through Mission and Service—so your prayers can ripple outward into real-world impact.
Your Mission and Service gifts make this vital work possible, not just for 40 days, but every day. Through your generosity, the United Church of Canada continues to live into its commitment to becoming an anti-racist church, and to work toward a world where every person is treated with dignity, equity, and love.
Voices of the Land: Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Justice
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Join the global conversation on Indigenous spiritualities, land rights, and climate justice on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. ET. We invite you to a transformative webinar featuring three internationally respected Indigenous leaders who will help you deepen your understanding of decolonization and inspire you to advocate for Indigenous rights and climate action.
Last call for nominations! The calls for nominations are closing soon. Check if the leaders you believe are called need any assistance to submit their interest – and don’t forget to submit your own, if you are the one who feels called!
Learn more about the current opportunities to serve. Deadline: Thursday, October 16.
Advent Unwrapped: Your Guide to Preparing for Christ’s Arrival
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Look busy, Jesus is Coming! Advent Unwrapped is here to help you prepare for Christ’s arrival with resources for worship leaders, musicians, and everyone looking to deepen their discipleship during this sacred time. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social for more information. Check out last year's resources on the Advent Unwrapped webpage.
The United Church Bookstore: 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism Featured Books
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The 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism offer opportunities to delve deeply into anti-racism work with many ways to participate including this anti-racism collection. Use discount code 40DAYS to receive 15% off your purchase of two or more featured books.
[Orders are currently being shipped via Canpar Ground Service during the Canada Post labour strike. We are only able to ship orders to street addresses at this time. Orders to PO Boxes or apartment addresses will be held until further notice.]
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