Canada should support South Africa's application to the ICJ
January 12, 2024
General 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.
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Joint Statement Addresses Vulnerability of LGBTQI+ Refugees
January 04, 2024
The United Church of Canada one of 75+ civil society organizations to call on countries to help LGBTQI+ people who are at risk of persecution.
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Two Letters, Two Leaders: Responses to Middle East Conflict
December 15, 2023
The 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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Leadership Counts Midterm Report Results Released
December 06, 2023
The Leadership Counts survey was a collaborative effort between General Council staff in Member Engagement, the Office of Vocation, and Anti-Racism and Equity.
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Youth Delegation to Attend United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28)
November 20, 2023
The United Church of Canada COP 28 young adult delegation will virtually attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties from November 30 to December 12, 2023.
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United Church Partners Respond to Urgent Needs in Middle East
November 16, 2023
United Church support is reaching partners who are responding to the most urgent needs in the region.
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Partner Council Visits Communities of Faith
November 01, 2023
The United Church of Canada Partner Council witnesses the church’s Call and Vision alive and emboldened.
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United Church Renounces Claims to Former Mission Properties in the DPRK
October 31, 2023
Motion to renounce the properties in The Democratic People's Republic of Korea was passed at General Council 44 recall meeting on Oct. 21, 2023.
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A Letter from Partners in Gaza
October 27, 2023
Staff of the Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees (DSPR) of the Middle East Council of Churches, a Mission and Service partner, report on their current situation in Gaza.
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Urging Action and Justice in the Middle East
October 23, 2023
The United Church of Canada adds its voice to global calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid.
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