Establishing an Autonomous National Indigenous Organization
March 16, 2023
The 44th General Council has authorized a remit on removing structural barriers so that the Indigenous Church can determine its place and structure within the United Church.
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10 More Ways to Work Towards Anti-Racism
March 15, 2023
Ideas for marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
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Response to the Phase One Findings at the Alberni Residential Institution
February 22, 2023
With deep remorse and grief, The United Church of Canada acknowledges the truth at the Alberni residential institution, which was run by the United Church.
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Initial Statement on the Findings at Port Alberni Residential Institution
February 21, 2023
Truths have been shared by the Tseshaht Nation today. The United Church of Canada acknowledges and is saddened by what we have heard.
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United Church Stands with Filipino Human Rights Defenders
February 02, 2023
The United Church of Canada joins in the global call to hold the government of the Philippines accountable for its human rights violations.
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Korean Partners Acknowledge United Church Korea Peace Appeal Campaign
January 26, 2023
Deep gratitude to all who have taken leadership in the 10,000 Signature Korea Peace Appeal, with special mention to the Korea Peace Appeal Champions, numerous communities of faith, and the Korean Network of The United Church of Canada.
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United Church Calls for Release of Water Defenders
January 23, 2023
The United Church of Canada joins with 250 organizations from 29 countries to call on the Salvadoran government to drop the charges against leading Water Defenders arrested on January 11 and advocate for their release.
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EDGE Network Moves to Central Role
January 19, 2023
As the United Church embraces a new Call and Vision, and makes Growth a key priority, the denominational office will integrate the expertise, energy, and ethos of its semi-autonomous innovation arm—EDGE: A Network for Ministry Development.
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United Church Welcomes More than 100 Refugees
January 11, 2023
2022 was an interesting year for The United Church of Canada's Refugee desk. Here's a summary of the year's applications and arrivals.
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Support for a Search of Prairie Green Landfill
December 15, 2022
The Rev. Michael Blair, General Secretary of the United Church, has written to Winnipeg Chief of Police Danny Smyth asking that he revisit his decision to not search the Prairie Green landfill for the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran.
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