Have a Heart Day
We are asking United Church communities of faith to take some time by February 14 to mark a different kind of Valentine’s Day: Have a Heart Day. Because Have a Heart Day is about kids, we really want to involve kids in this activity. We hope non-Indigenous kids can learn about the different experiences of kids in Canada and take action out of a sense of compassion. We also hope Indigenous kids can speak from their hearts about what they want and need. Find out more and check out our resources.
[Photo: Have a Heart Day at Christ First United, Mississauga, 2020 (taken in pre-pandemic days) Credit: Courtesy of Victoria Keane, Christ First United Church]
Black History Month: Patricia Watson
In this second special video for Black History Month, Patricia Watson, a member of Bedford United Church in Bedford, Nova Scotia, discusses ways to teach Black history using a variety of artistic expressions. Patricia also wrote an accompanying blog post. Look out for more of these videos and blog posts as the month goes on!
Equity Monitor
Have you been an Equity Monitor at a United Church of Canada gathering? If yes, we’d love to hear from you!
Background: In response to a request from the 43rd General Council, the General Council Office is reviewing the role of the Equity Monitor to find out what has been working well and to gather suggestions for improvement. We’ll then put together a position description for the role and share best practices across the church. Feedback is valuable and will help to shape the directions for the role of Equity Monitors in the future. If you have any questions or would like to take part in the survey, please email anti-racism@united-church.ca.
To stay connected with the anti-racism work of the United Church, you can join the new Anti-Racism Facebook group.
International Development Week: Finding the Means and the People-Power to Feed the World
For International Development Week, General Secretary Michael Blair shares about the United Church's efforts for just, equitable, and sustainable food systems, our ongoing work with the Canadian Food Grains Bank, and why "Food insecurity is one of the greatest challenges of our time"— read the full story.
[Photo: CFGB Board of Directors pre-pandemic visit to Ethiopia. Credit: Michael Blair/The United Church of Canada]
Stories of Our Faith: Living the Dream
Did you know that your generosity through Mission & Service supports justice work in 19 countries across the globe, through 80 trusted organizational partnerships? It's one of the ways we work toward meeting the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Read the story to find out more.
[Credit: Text from sdgs.un.org/goals]
United Church Bookstore: Instagram Lenten Journey
The manager of the United Church Bookstore confesses: she has never read a Lenten devotional! Until now—if you feel called, you can join her on this journey via the bookstore's Instagram account. United in Learning is also offering a virtual Lenten experience with its Faith on the Move webinar series. On that note: popular books sell out fast! While waiting for the second print run of this year's Lenten devotional to arrive, you can pick up the e-book version. We hope these offerings help to enrich your own Lenten journey!
Worship Resources
See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations.
February 14 - Black History Month 2
February 14 - Transfiguration Sunday
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