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Resources for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Created as a response to the killing of 69 protesters at a peaceful anti-apartheid demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, in 1960, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has been observed around the world every year on March 21 since 1966. You can find relevant background and resources to support you or your congregation here, and on our anti-racism page.
BIPOC Support Circle
An opportunity for sharing, support, and spiritual care around experiences of racism and racial trauma for Black, Indigenous, and other people of colour in The United Church of Canada. Facilitated by Keitha Ogbogu (lead pastor, West Springs Church), this gathering will offer a protected space to grieve and heal together.
Please note that this gathering is open exclusively to Black, Indigenous, and other people of colour in the United Church. If you have any questions, please contact Ren Ito in the Church in Mission Unit of the General Council Office. Register early, as space is limited.
When: Thursday March 11, 2021, 5:00‒7:00 p.m. PST (6:00‒8:00 p.m. MST / 7:00‒9:00 p.m. CST / 8:00‒10:00 p.m. EST / 9:00‒11:00 p.m. AST).
[Photo by Neil Thomas on Unsplash]
March Update from Lifespeak
The latest additions to LifeSpeak’s online library are now available. Brand new topics include:
- Worry-Free Money: The Guilt-Free Approach to Managing Your Money
- Men's Health 101
- Making Flexible and Remote Working a Success
- Healthy Eating for Families
Check out the full list of topics available in both English and French. Be sure to also join the “Ask the Expert” conversation with Dr. Marty Martin, Clinical Psychologist, on Wednesday, March 24, at noon ET. The topic will be Tired of Being Tired? How to Improve Your Sleep. The French version will be with Faustin Etindele on March 25 at noon ET.
LifeSpeak is an extension of the Employee and Family Assistance Program to help keep you and your family mentally and physically healthy. You can access the service from any computer or mobile device—visit United-Church.LifeSpeak.com, choose "Access through Group Account," and enter password "wellness."
Sacred People, Sacred Earth: Day of Action
On March 11, 2021, people of faith around the world will launch and participate in a huge faith-climate day of action called Sacred People, Sacred Earth. The event is organized by Green Faith International, and the idea is to organize a local gathering with your community and register it on the main event webpage or join one that has already been listed. Here are three events you can join:
The Rev. Wendy Evans, who represented the United Church at the most recent UN Climate Conference in 2019, has written a blog post all about it.
[Murat Onder on Unsplash]
Stories of Our Faith: We Will Not Give Up on Them
Brenda was close to nine months' pregnant and living in a tent. She and her partner Gail couldn’t find housing they could afford, so with no other options they moved into a homeless encampment. They started attending Wesley Urban Ministries, a Mission & Service partner, where they could access meals, showers, and housing support. Your gifts support Wesley’s Day Centre, where 100 homeless people like Brenda and Gail find help each day. Read the full story to find out more.
[Image credit: Cindy Parks, Pixabay]
United Church Bookstore: Calm Leadership in Anxious Times
Are you looking for guidance on leadership, some wise words to help and inspire as you navigate this new way of doing church? The United Church Bookstore has a host of books for you to discover―why not have a browse and see if something catches your interest? A title that immediately springs to mind is Uproar: Calm Leadership in Anxious Times by Peter L. Steinke, a great volume that helps leaders understand the powerful impact emotional processes have on the people they lead. We look forward to serving you!
[Image: Taken from the cover of Uproar: Calm Leadership in Anxious Times]
Worship Resources
See our Worship Resources for upcoming Sundays and special celebrations.
March 14 - Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 14 - P.I.E Day
March 21 - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination |
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