Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Witness, Share and Evangelize: Today in the Mission Yearbook - Children can be part of giving

Witness, Share and Evangelize: Today in the Mission Yearbook - Children can be part of giving: A well and pastoral enthusiasm during Children’s Time are key to forming future missionaries May 26, 2021 But Jesus said, ‘Let the children ...

Serve, Work and Transform: Stated Clerk reflects on the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre

Serve, Work and Transform: Stated Clerk reflects on the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre: J. Herbert Nelson says there are parallels to present-day struggles Rick Jones & Randy Hobson | Office of the General Assembly - May 25,...

UC National News 26 May-1 June - NRW 2021 #morethanaword, Voices for Climate, Identity: Living in relationship and more

Moving from Safe to Brave 

Today, as the nation marks "Sorry Day", we encourage you take part in National Reconciliation Week (NRW) from 27 May – 3 June.

We are reminded this week there is much work to be done to live out our covenant commitment and to walk in deeper relationship as First and Second Peoples. 

This year's theme is "Reconciliation takes action" and we invite you to think about concrete actions you can take and to observe NRW in your worship. A resource has been prepared by the Synod of South Australia.

#Uniting4Climate

Uniting Church members added their voices to many thousands of students in rallies around the country last week supporting the global youth-led movement, Schools Strike 4 Climate, and calling for the care of all God's creation. 

UCA in the 21st Century: History, Theology and Future

A new webinar series exploring the Uniting Church in the 21st Century will kick off with its first session tomorrow night, Thursday 27 May from 7:00-8:30pm AEST. The series will feed continuing conversation on becoming an intercultural, intergenerational, covenanting church, and is jointly hosted by the Being a Multicultural Church Circle and Assembly Resourcing Unit.  Register here.

Shared witness in a global communion

A key feature of the Identity of the Uniting Church in Australia is the desire for a shared witness, faith, and life with others. One expression of this global fellowship is the biennial meeting of the Methodist Consultative Council of the Pacific (MCCP) which took place from 18-20 May with Church leaders from across the region. 

Let's Yarn About Identity

In recent weeks the Assembly has invited people to reflect on the Identity of the Uniting Church. Now you're invited to an online discussion to share your thoughts on what makes us who we are, including:

What the Uniting Church looks like from where I am standing?
What is the UCA identity we are reflecting into the public space?
How is the current context we are living in reshaping our identity?

Helping bring change to the most vulnerable

Read about how Uniting Church partners in Sri Lanka helped change Darshi’s life and are helping many more people with disabilities.  And how we can all help!

A cheer for the Frontier Services All Stars!

Four incredible volunteers have each raised almost $10,000 for Frontier Services as part of the Charity All-Stars TV project. 
Once they hit the $10k mark they will be officially cast as an all-star on the global TV show and take on an adventure of a lifetime in a secret location filmed over 5 days!

Child Safety Advisor / Redress Case Manager

The Synod of Victoria and Tasmania is looking for a Culture of Safety Advisor who will have responsibility for the facilitation, planning and administration of the Church’s personal response to survivors of child abuse.
Emerging Worship Project Coordinator

Uniting Mission and Education (UME) is looking for a Project Coordinator to support and resource the development of emerging worship resources and leaders.
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  • The Church of Scotland as its General Assembly meeting takes place online this week, for the guidance of God’s love, wisdom and hope.
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E-ssentials: Webinars for Congregations, Church Union Service, United Church Bookstore Sale, and more.

Webinar: The Church Has Left the Building

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Starting today, May 25, United in Learning (in partnership with Toronto United Church Council) is offering a three-part series on online church when we are back in the church building. Since the onset of the pandemic, communities of faith have pivoted most of their activities into some version of online-based communication. When you have access to the church building again, what will this mean for the online community you have created? How will you continue to be in relationship with those who have joined online? Find out more and register

When: May 25, June 1, June 8, 2021. 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT
 


Church Union Online Service


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Save the date! On June 10, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. ET, join Moderator Richard Bott and others for a special online worship service to celebrate the 96th anniversary of The United Church of Canada. This service will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel. Please bring water with you to participate in the service.

 


Congregational Finances Webinar This Week


 

In this week's webinar (the last of the series, for now), Erik and Clyde will focus on what every treasurer should have learned from COVID-19 and should now have in place. There have been major upgrades and changes impacting treasurers; they will re-cap each key element, from payroll to CRA to online portals, to online stewardship. Find out more and register.
 


Stories of Our Mission: Outdoor Ministry Supports Well-Being of Children


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In the 17 years that statistics have been gathered, no children have died falling out of trees. Yet increasing fears about playground injuries and stranger danger, along with more screen time, mean that only a third of Canadian school-aged children meet physical activity guidelines. Getting outside is good for children. Enter United Church camps. The perfect story for Environment Sunday.
 
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United Church Bookstore: Clearance Sale Continues!


The United Church Bookstore clearance sale continues with gusto, with new titles being added daily. Shop now, and discover books from as little as $0.99! The store is making space for fresh new titles to be added, so shop while quantities last and stock up for summer. When they're gone, they're gone! From children's books, to devotionals, and everything in between, you're sure to find a title or two to take home.
 


Worship Resources 


See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations.

May 30 - Asian Heritage Month 5
May 30 - Environment Sunday
May 30 - Trinity Sunday
June 6 - Pride Sunday
June 6 - Union Sunday
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UCC News Digest: Suppression, oppression, resistance

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Right to Vote

A Georgia law is not stopping a faith coalition from fighting for voters' rights.

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Cry of the Oppressed

Synod is asked, as a matter of faith, to reject the oppression of Palestinians.

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Feeding the Middle East

Food parcels aid people struggling through multiple crises.

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Virtual SCOTUS Rally

Leaders urge signups now for rally when court rules in LGBTQ case.

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Your UCC Profile

Coming soon: a new online system for ministerial and church profiles.

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TikTok Ministry

Sign up for this 3:30 p.m. EDT webinar today (Tuesday, May 25) and hear from two pastors who are using TikTok creatively.

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Disabilities, Mental Health, Racial Justice

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. On Thursday, May 27, hear two experts discuss creating communities of radical belonging and liberating love.

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Pentecost

Let the Holy Spirit continue to breathe and brood, move and mix, inspire and enthuse.

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Take Action: Call for a Just Jobs Plan

Around the Globe: Extend an Open Hand - Egypt

Witness for Justice: Not a Conflict, but a Crime

Vital Signs & Statistics: The Church and Sources of Violence

Ministerial Changes: Changes and Deaths

MLK Day of Service 2/15
 
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