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.
United Church Welcomes More than 100 Refugees" href="/news/united-church-welcomes-more-100-refugees"> Two young refugees from Afghanistan play in a Serbian refugee centre.
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… continue reading
Support for a Search of Prairie Green Landfill" href="/news/support-search-prairie-green-landfill"> Family and friends of murdered women hold candles at a vigil
As The United Church of Canada embraces the exciting transition into the new strategic plan it will pause some current granting opportunities, including Embracing the Spirit (Innovation, Growth, and… continue reading
Pause to Embracing the Spirit Grants" href="/news/pause-embracing-spirit-grants"> Closeup on the word Grants printed on the tab of a file folder
Some trends among ministry personnel are emerging in the data received from Leadership Counts, the voluntary identity survey of United Church leaders.
Leadership Counts: Who Are Our Ministry Personnel?" href="/news/leadership-counts-who-are-our-ministry-personnel"> Multicoloured silhouettes of people's heads make up an abstract collage.
We’re already seeing interesting trends in the data received from Leadership Counts, the voluntary identity survey of United Church leaders.
Leadership Counts: Who Are Our Committee Members?" href="/news/leadership-counts-who-are-our-committee-members"> An abstract collage of photos of people's faces overlaid with silhouettes of heads in many colours.
While delegates from across the globe convene in Egypt for the UN Climate Change Conference, November 6-18, members of The United Church of Canada here at home are invited to raise your spirited… continue reading
Act for Climate Justice at Home and with COP27 Delegation" href="/news/act-climate-justice-home-and-cop27-delegation"> A multicoloured mural of people, words, trees, wind turbines, and more has as its centre a red circle with the words Keep 1.5 Alive painted on it.
Then Let Us Sing!, an online musical portal that will be available in fall 2024, is committed to ensuring the just administration of copyright, empowering artists and creative communities across the… continue reading
Then Let Us Sing! Committed to Copyright Justice" href="/news/then-let-us-sing-committed-copyright-justice"> logo for Then Let Us Sing
In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser, the United Church and three ecumenical partners call for a more just system for migrant… continue reading
Ecumenical Partners Call for Justice for Migrant Workers" href="/news/ecumenical-partners-call-justice-migrant-workers"> Several farm workers pick strawberries in a field. A school bus is seen in the background.
The United Church of Canada expresses profound grief at the tragic events in James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Saskatchewan.
Deep Grief at the Events in Saskatchewan" href="/news/deep-grief-events-saskatchewan"> Numerous candles shine in the night.
The United Church committed to calling on the Federal Government to decriminalize illicit substances for personal use.
Call for Decriminalization of Illicit Substances for Personal Use" href="/news/call-decriminalization-illicit-substances-personal-use"> An illustration of two hands reaching out for each other.