September 15th to 22nd The World Council of Churches invites member churches, faith-based communities, and civil society organizations around the world to join together for a week of prayer from September 15th to 22nd for just peace for all in … Continue reading →
In advance of Emancipation Day, Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls wrote, “We must act to address the realities of racism, discrimination, and exclusion in our parishes, in our communities, and in our country.” ~ Primate Linda Nicholls’ reflection was … Continue reading →
Mark the Abolishment of Slavery in the British Empire, including Canada, with Two Events from the United Church: Panel Discussion and Worship Service Emancipation Day celebrates freedom for people of African descent and ended slavery for all people in the … Continue reading →
National Bishop Writes to the Church Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada National Bishop Susan Johnson has written to the church in advance of National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, a day “intended to strengthen and encourage us in daily practices … Continue reading →
How Vancouver’s First United centres Indigenous healing The organization emphasizes Indigenous leadership and creates a safe space for Indigenous community members to just be themselves. ~ by Nancy Painter, February 11, 2022 This article first appeared in Broadview’s March 2022 … Continue reading →
~ published on The United Church of Canada’s website on June 13, 2022 Alberta Billy, the We Wai Kai Elder who in 1985 demanded that The United Church of Canada apologize for its role in colonization and the loss of … Continue reading →
In Correspondence to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the United Church of Canada Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Palestinian Human Rights ~ published on The United Church of Canada’s website on May 20, 2022 Following the recent Israeli Supreme … Continue reading →
‘Apologies are cheap … unless accompanied by action’: In Canada for 6 days, Archbishop of Canterbury re-commits to reconciliation ~ from article by Sean Frankling published by the Anglican Journal on May 6, 2022 When Geronimo Henry stood up to … Continue reading →
Online Commemorative Service May 5th at 4 pm PDT ~ from a post dated May 5th on The United Church of Canada’s Facebook page On this day we commemorate and raise awareness for the loss of lives of Indigenous Women, … Continue reading →
Targeted Assistance for Ukrainian Refugees Through the United Church’s Gifts With Vision ~ from a post published on The United Church’s website on April 19, 2022 The scenes are heartbreaking: Families confined to underground subway stations. Children standing alone in … Continue reading →