War in Gaza possibly “deadliest 100 days” of the 21st century according to report from UN regional commission.
continue readingTwo years in, the war in Ukraine continues. A letter written by ecumenical leaders invites us to pray and continue actions for peace in Ukraine.
continue readingA round up of the stories this week as the United Church celebrates International Development Week 2024.
continue readingUnited Church minister’s interfaith work will be recognized by Manitoba’s Lieutenant Governor in a ceremony on February 6
continue readingStatement of The United Church of Canada on the January 26, 2024 ruling of the International Court of Justice on South Africa’s request for provisional measures against Israel.
continue readingExecutive director of Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees Near East Council of Churches (DSPR-NECC) writes Global Partnership staff in gratitude for supporting the work in Gaza and the Middle East, and to offer an update.
continue readingGeneral Secretary the Rev. Michael Blair urges the Canadian government to support South Africa's application to the International Court of Justice on Israel's breach of its obligations under the Geneva Convention, and to ban arms sales to Israel.
continue readingOn January 11, 2023, five Water Defenders were arrested in Santa Marta, El Salvador, by the country’s Attorney General’s Office and National Civil Police. One year later, they’re still detained.
continue readingThe United Church of Canada one of 75+ civil society organizations to call on countries to help LGBTQI+ people who are at risk of persecution.
continue readingThe United Church advocates for a lasting and just peace in Middle East by supporting Prime Minister Trudeau’s call for ceasefire and by urging President Biden to uphold international laws.
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