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 →
Rev. Dr. Martin Junge Receives 2017 Augsburg Peace Prize on October 20th ~ from The World Lutheran Federation Website, posted October 20, 2017 “Dialogue pays off, conflicts can be overcome” Rev. Dr. Martin Junge, General Secretary of The Lutheran World … 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 →
Healing Relationships This Lent, Moderator Jordan Cantwell reflects on healing our relationships with our neighbours. “For Jesus these two are inseparable: love of God and love of neighbour. They’re part of each other,” the Moderator says in her message. “So … Continue reading →
Reconciliation – The Love of Christ Compels Us January 18th – 25th This year’s theme was developed by an ecumenical team in Germany. They have chosen as their theme “Reconciliation – The Love of Christ Compels Us,” inspired by 2 … Continue reading →
In her Advent message, Moderator Jordan Cantwell reflects on the still unfolding story of God’s arrival into the world. She talks about how getting to know people can bring about healing and reconciliation.
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Living out the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Moderator Jordan Cantwell has written to all members of and communities of faith in The United Church of Canada encouraging their thoughts, prayer, and action in support of … Continue reading →
On March 30 and 31, 2016, The United Church of Canada will participate in events marking our commitment—as a denomination and as part of the ecumenical community—to adopt the principles, norms, and standards of the United Nations Declaration on the … Continue reading →
Moderator Jordan Cantwell Presents Her Easter Message In El Salvador The Moderator sends her Easter message to the church this year from El Salvador where she is attending a conference on reconciliation and peace inspired by Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation … Continue reading →