On 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.
Report Advocates for Release of Santa Marta 5 " href="/news/report-advocates-release-santa-marta-5"> A sign in Spanish advocating for the release of the Santa Marta 5
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.
Joint Statement Addresses Vulnerability of LGBTQI+ Refugees" href="/news/joint-statement-addresses-vulnerability-lgbtqi-refugees"> A brick wall painted like a rainbow
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.
Two Letters, Two Leaders: Responses to Middle East Conflict " href="/news/two-letters-two-leaders-responses-middle-east-conflict"> The flag of Canada and the flag of the United states
The Leadership Counts survey was a collaborative effort between General Council staff in Member Engagement, the Office of Vocation, and Anti-Racism and Equity.
Leadership Counts Midterm Report Results Released" href="/news/leadership-counts-midterm-report-results-released"> several people wearing stoles take part in the moderator's installation ceremony
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.
Youth Delegation to Attend United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28)" href="/news/youth-delegation-attend-united-nations-climate-change-conference-cop28"> youth carry protest banners and signs at COP27
The Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California, has named the Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne as their 2023 Alum of the Year.
Graduate Theological Union Names Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne Alum of the Year" href="/news/graduate-theological-union-names-rev-dr-carmen-lansdowne-alum-year"> Carmen Lansdowne with Green Shirt
United Church support is reaching partners who are responding to the most urgent needs in the region.
United Church Partners Respond to Urgent Needs in Middle East " href="/news/united-church-partners-respond-urgent-needs-middle-east"> Palestinian children wearing backpacks walk to school
The United Church of Canada Partner Council witnesses the church’s Call and Vision alive and emboldened.
Partner Council Visits Communities of Faith" href="/news/partner-council-visits-communities-faith"> Partner Council 2023 with senior leaders
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.
United Church Renounces Claims to Former Mission Properties in the DPRK" href="/news/united-church-renounces-claims-former-mission-properties-dprk"> Multicoloured ribbons tied to the wall of the DMZ, Korea
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.
A Letter from Partners in Gaza" href="/news/letter-partners-gaza"> Extensive damage to buildings in Gaza