On March 15th, news broke of shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. We join with people world-wide in expressing our horror and grief. Individually and collectively, we pray for all those that have been impacted by this event. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Social Justice
The United Church is profoundly saddened and outraged at the attack on the Tree of Life Synagogue. ~ from The United Church Website, published on October 29th and modified on October 31st The United Church of Canada is profoundly saddened … Continue reading
United Church Mission and Service Fund Accepting Donations The Fuego Volcano, located 27 miles southwest of Guatemala City, erupted on June 3, 2018. Initial reports indicate 75 people have died, around 50 people were injured, and almost 200 people are … Continue reading
Statement by the LWF President and General Secretary on the escalation of military conflict in Syria In a statement issued in Geneva on April 14th, LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa and General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge, on … Continue reading
A Letter in Response to the Colten Boushie Case Friends in Christ: On Friday, February 9, 2018, The United Church of Canada posted a response to the good news that Bill C-262, an act to harmonize Canadian law with the … Continue reading
Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ, As we enter into the season of Lent, traditionally a season of introspection and penitence, we are aware of the attention of our nation on the acquittal of Gerald Stanley in the shooting death … Continue reading
The United Church of Canada Offers Ways to Respond The United Church of Canada is monitoring several situations around the world where people are facing the effects of extreme weather events. Please join us in praying for those impacted by these events, … Continue reading
World Council of Churches Reports on the Work of Member Churches In an August 17th post on the World Council of Churches’ website, concern for the situation developing between North Korea and the United States is voiced. As the … Continue reading
An Invitation from The World Council of Churches for May 21, 2017 to be a Day of Prayer for the Ending of Famine As more people face famine today than any time in modern history, the World Council of … Continue reading
Stand with Standing Rock A Call for Prayer from the Office of the National Indigenous Anglican Bishop and the Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada Providing the context of a protest of the building of an oil pipeline in … Continue reading