The crisis in South Sudan has not been prominent in the main stream media news reports in the last few months. However, based on information from our denominations, the ACT Alliance, and their South Sudanese partners, the need for humanitarian … Continue reading
In her weekly letter, General Secretary Nora Sanders reflects on National Aboriginal Day and Aboriginal voices in The United Church of Canada. Her letter is filled with information and ideas that will help us continue our walk on the reconciliation path. More … Continue reading
Pastor Brian Krushel attended the BC Synod Convention which was held in Prince George from May 29th to June 1st, 2014. The theme was “Where the Waters Meet”. More pictures may be found on the BC Synod’s facebook page. The … Continue reading
The 83rd General Meeting of BC Conference of the United Church of Canada met in Nanaimo from May 22nd to 25th. Leslie Stirling, Leslie Ross, and Rev. Brian Krushel attended from the North Thompson. Through the course of the weekend, … Continue reading
“A long-time General Council staff person who served for many years as overseas personnel for The United Church of Canada, the Rev. Christopher Ferguson, has been elected as the next General Secretary of the World Communion of Reformed Churches … Continue reading
Toronto: For 60 years The United Church of Canada has advocated in support of universal health care. Now the church is calling on its members to sign the Medicare Pledge launched by the Canadian Health Coalition, a public advocacy organization dedicated to the … Continue reading
Representatives from The United Church of Canada and the United Church of Christ are meeting in Toronto this week to begin formal conversations toward a Full Communion Agreement. The two denominations have long-established working relationships in North America and globally. … Continue reading
A small group representing both Clearwater United and the Church of St Paul met in December to contribute to the consultations that were part of the United Church’s Comprehensive Review. The Task Group has now released a report on the … Continue reading
All three denominations now have on-line information about their responses to the disaster in the Philippines as well as information about how individuals may help. The Canadian government is matching individual donations received by many charities, including our three denominations, … Continue reading
In a letter to congregations and Rostered Ministers of the BC Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, Bishop Greg recognizes that while the “Lutheran church was not directly involved in operating residential schools, as members of the Canadian … Continue reading