Monday, March 2, 2020

United Action for Justice: Celebrate PIE Day

United Action for Justice focuses on the justice work of the United Church. UAJ shares worship and education resources, news from church ministries, networks, and partners, and opportunities for taking action locally and globally.

Celebrate PIE Day

National Affirming Day

[Photo Credit Affirm United]

March 14 is National Affirming Day, also know as PIE Day. PIE = Public. Intentional. Explicit. These are the standards of affirming, welcoming, and inclusive communities. PIE Day is a chance to serve some pie and and celebrate the full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ and Two Spirit people in your faith community. Explore worship resources available to plan your celebration.

Plus, check out the Moderator's 2020 PIE Day invitation video!

Faith-in-Action

Climate Justice

[Photo credit: Citizens for Public Justice]

This Lent season, Give it up for the Earth! with United Church partner Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ).

Give it up for the Earth! raises awareness about climate change and calls people across Canada to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with a pledge to individual climate action and to demonstrate support for increased federal government action.

Register your community of faith for more resources.

Water Justice

Seven Weeks for Water

[Photo credit: Marcelo Schneider/WCC]

The World Council of Churches Ecumenical Water Network invites you to explore this year's Seven Weeks for Water campaign with new weekly theological reflections and Lenten resources on water justice in the Pacific region.