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NISG to Create Framework to Help the Indigenous Church Move Forward

November 28, 2024

National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering (NISG) to meet in Winnipeg November 29 to December 1, 2024, to build a shared understanding of leadership and governance.

Moderator’s Advent Message 2024

November 21, 2024

In her Advent message, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne reflects on how the Christ child was not born in luxury, but had loving parents and God’s grace. This love is what we hope for with all of those in our care.

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Regional Council Raises Voices in Song to Make Bold Statement of Inclusion

November 18, 2024

The East Central Ontario Regional Council of The United Church of Canada put its words into action by extending an invitation to the Brighton community to join them in singing songs of inclusion on Saturday.

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Canada Must Not Undermine the UN’s Work in the Middle East

November 15, 2024

A statement to support the work and recommendations of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories occupied since 1967, and to uphold the work of the United Nations.

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In Trust Center Resource Grant Approved

November 01, 2024

A USD$15,000 seed grant for innovation from In Trust Center will be matched by The United Church of Canada, along with contributions by United Church-affiliated theological schools.

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Moderator Writes Pastoral Letter to Support General Council’s Decision

October 21, 2024

Local congregations empowered to adopt advocacy strategies regarding Palestine and Israel, as General Council affirms applying justice principles to the conflict.

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Strength in Partnership: Supporting Community Resilience in Zimbabwe

October 09, 2024

The Scaling Up Resilience Project in Zimbabwe, a partnership with the Zimbabwe Council of Churches and the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, addresses food insecurity through community-driven solutions, gender equality programming, and climate-smart farming.