Light a Candle on Thursday, April 8th ~ from Press Release posted on The United Church’s Website on March 29, 2021 On Thursday, April 8, 12:30 p.m. local time, on the eve of the Liberal and New Democratic Party National … Continue reading →
A Statement from Churches Beyond Borders: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, Anglican Church of Canada, The Episcopal Church, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America ~ posted to the Anglican Church of Canada website and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in … Continue reading →
Moderator Richard Bott invites everyone to join him in celebrating Pie Day 2021! His video gives an introduction to the ideas behind P.I.E. and how it has become a celebration on March 14th. On his Facebook page, the Moderator suggests … Continue reading →
Support for First United Church in Vancouver Exceeded Their Original Goal by 300% Coldest Night of the Year is a national fundraising walk to raise awareness and funds for charities that support people experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty. First United … Continue reading →
Our Work in the World Continues Even when not Gathering for Sunday Worship Saving a Sole Trinity Shared Ministry decided to change the focus of its Advent project this year. Recognizing that there is nothing much worse than cold wet … Continue reading →
August 1, 1834 The Day Slavery Was Abolished in British North America August 1, 1834 is the day the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect, ending slavery throughout most of the British Empire, including in the colonies that would become … Continue reading →
This international day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013. The theme for this year focuses on first responders to human trafficking and how their efforts need to be sustained and replicated. These are the people who … Continue reading →
ELCIC reports on a joint letter to the Government of Canada, an ecumenical statement, and a webinar Evangelical Lutheran Church In Canada and Canadian Lutheran World Relief write joint letter to the Minister for Foreign Affairs opposing proposed annexation of … Continue reading →
Our Denominations and Their Partners Provide Aid and Assistance The following links provide information about the needs and work being done in various parts of the world. We already will be helping a bit through our Joy Box contributions. Those … Continue reading →
An On-line Prayer Vigil June 25th at 5 pm PDT Join United Church of Canada Moderator Richard Bott, Rev. Dr. HyeRan Kim-Cragg, representatives from the United Church’s Korean partners, and others for an online prayer vigil for peace in Korea, … Continue reading →