United Church takes two important steps toward right relations
July 24, 2022
The United Church of Canada’s General Council 44 has approved two proposals that advance the journey toward an autonomous Indigenous Church within the United Church.
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Moderator’s Message: That the Truth Will Not Be Forgotten
May 24, 2022
Over this past year First Nation, Inuit, and Métis leaders have again shouldered the burden of revealing the hard truths of our shared history.
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Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Palestinian Human Rights
May 20, 2022
The United Church of Canada has written two letters to the Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, urging Canada to work with like-minded countries to hold the government of Israel accountable for violations of international law.
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Prayers for Healing, Comfort, and Anti-Racist Action
May 17, 2022
While it may be tempting to distance the attacks in the US as extreme events taking place solely there, the realities of racism are also ever-present in Canada.
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The United Church of Canada Condemns Attacks in Israel
March 31, 2022
The United Church of Canada condemns the recent spate of extremist violent attacks against Israeli communities, three of which took place in the span of one week.
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Saddened by Vandalism at Two More United Churches
March 31, 2022
The United Church of Canada is saddened by two acts of vandalism that occurred this week at St. Luke’s United Church in Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia, and Scarboro United Church in Calgary, Alberta.
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Letter Concerning Ukraine from Ethnocultural Networks
March 25, 2022
In an open letter, the Ethnocultural Networks of the United Church call for justice in Ukraine and express concern over manifestations of racism seen in the midst of this war.
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10 Ways to Work Towards Anti-Racism
March 15, 2022
March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. However, the struggle against racism is a continuous effort. Anti-racism work is important on any day and every day.
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Concern for Ukrainian Communities
February 28, 2022
The United Church of Canada holds in prayer all those facing fear and violence and seeks the immediate cessation of war in Ukraine.
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Opposing Symbols of Hate in Protests
February 16, 2022
Committing to becoming an actively anti-racist church includes intentionally opposing signs and systems of racism whenever they are displayed in the church and society.
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