Copy
The United Church of Canada E-ssentials - November 3, 2020
View this email in your browser
Resources and tips for congregations and church members are available on our COVID-19 page, including information on reopening churches, congregational finances, online worship and more.

November 3, 2020
 

Black Clergy Network Prayer for the Rev. Michael Blair



The Black Clergy Network in The United Church of Canada has offered a prayer of support for the Rev. Michael Blair as he begins his new role as the General Secretary, General Council. In part, the prayer reads: 

“It is with joy and hopeful anticipation that we, members of the Black Clergy Network of The United Church of Canada, celebrate and welcome you as the new General Secretary, General Council of The United Church of Canada.  
As you move into this ministry, we bring prayers of gratitude and of hope. If we could, we would encircle you, lay on hands and pray a blessing. Even though we cannot do this in person, in the Spirit may you know our presence right there with you." 


Read the full prayer.

[Image: The Sankofa bird symbol, arising from the Akan people of Ghana. As the Sankofa goes forward while looking back, Akan wisdom tells us that the past serves as a guide for planning the future. Credit: Logo for the Sankofa Global Project, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons]
 


Advent Unwrapped: Sign Up!


It's that time of year again! Advent is almost upon us, and Advent Unwrapped is here to support you with all of your at-home Advent practices. Sign up for the newsletter to stay up to date with blog posts and resources as they become available!
 


Gifts with Vision




A new year of giving through Gifts with Vision has begun! There are lots of great new gifts for our partners in Canada and across the world, along with some of your favourite projects from previous catalogues.

The world has changed so much since this time last year, and some of the new gifts reflect that, showing how our partners are responding to the pandemic. Your gifts bring help to those who need it most. 

Shop the Gifts with Vision catalogue and help save and transform lives!
 


Coming Soon: Called to Be the Church


United Church of Canada communities of faith: watch for a new Called to Be the Church: Congregational Giving Program for 2021 in your mailboxes soon! Packed with new tips and resources, this is a great tool for helping your community of faith explore the theme of Discipleship is Stewardship.
 
 

Worship Resources


See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations.

Nov. 8Twenty-Third After Pentecost
Nov. 11: Remembrance Day
Facebook
Facebook
Twitter
Twitter
Website
Website
Email
Email
Instagram
Instagram
YouTube
YouTube
LinkedIn
LinkedIn
Our gifts for Mission & Service bring healing, justice, and hope to life. Donate today.

Copyright © 2020 The United Church of Canada, All rights reserved.


unsubscribe from all    update subscription preferences