United Church minister’s interfaith work will be recognized by Manitoba’s Lieutenant Governor in a ceremony on February 6
continue readingStatement of The United Church of Canada on the January 26, 2024 ruling of the International Court of Justice on South Africa’s request for provisional measures against Israel.
continue readingExecutive director of Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees Near East Council of Churches (DSPR-NECC) writes Global Partnership staff in gratitude for supporting the work in Gaza and the Middle East, and to offer an update.
continue readingGeneral 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.
continue readingOn 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.
continue readingThe United Church of Canada one of 75+ civil society organizations to call on countries to help LGBTQI+ people who are at risk of persecution.
continue readingThe 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.
continue readingThe General Council Executive approved the appointment of the Rev. Mark Laird as Regional Council Executive Minister, Western Ontario Waterways, Horseshoe Falls, and Antler River regional councils.
continue readingThe Leadership Counts survey was a collaborative effort between General Council staff in Member Engagement, the Office of Vocation, and Anti-Racism and Equity.
continue readingIn her Advent message, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne reminds us that the Christmas miracle is a story of hope, bravery, and the willingness to have faith in God.
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