July 14, 2020
Youth and Young Adult Video Project
Calling all United Church youth and young adults—we have an exciting new project for you to take part in!
There's no denying that COVID-19 has changed our day-to-day lives; we want to know what that looks like for you! Perhaps your church moved worship online. Maybe you picked up a new hobby, learned to cook a new meal, or had to change how you get ready for work. To participate, film a video—being as creative as you want—answering the following questions:
- What is one thing you've learned during this time?
- How have you stayed connected with friends and family?
- What do you miss the most?
- How are you participating in church?
- What does a typical day look like?
Remembering August 1: End of Slavery in Canada
August 1, 1834 is the day the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect, ending slavery throughout most of the British Empire - including in the colonies that would become Canada.
There is a grassroots movement happening in the United Church and beyond to commemorate August 1 as a day to support the fair treatment of all humans and affirm that all persons are made in the image of God. The commemoration of August 1 reminds us that the battle is not over and that now is the time to renew our work for the creation of a more just society.
Watch Moderator Richard Bott's video message about the importance of commemorating August 1 for the United Church.
To bring awareness to the significance of the day, you are invited to join in a “silent witness” activity by wearing a T-shirt commemorating the end of slavery in Canada on August 1. There are two T-shirt designs available on the United against Racism website that can be iron-transferred onto T-shirts.
Join us in remembering August 1 and using the day to further the dialogue about the deconstructing of racism in our country.
Find out more at United against Racism.
Hear Alf Dumont on his New Book, "The Other Side of the River"
Alf Dumont has spent his life as a spiritual leader, serving as a Christian minister and staying connected with his traditional Indigenous spirituality. He believes sharing stories with each other is the path to build deeper relationships, healing, and reconciliation.
In this video, Alf talks about his inspiring memoir "The Other Side of the River: From Church Pew to Sweat Lodge." He is eager to share his story with you—you can pick up the book now in print or as an ebook, from UCRDstore.ca.
COVID-19: Global Response
People of the United Church have asked how they can support our church as we reach out to partners and the vulnerable communities they work with during the pandemic. Make a gift today to support those suffering around the world because of COVID-19. Your support will reach vulnerable communities in the Global South and provide them with life saving food. To learn more and support this appeal, visit the COVID-19: Global Response webpage.
[Photo credit: Wilco Van Meppelen on Unsplash]
|
