April 24th ~ from posts on The United Church of Canada’s Facebook page In the summer of 2022, General Council 44 made a decision to recognize April 24 as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day. Today, we join Armenian communities across Canada … Continue reading →
Jesus Christ is risen this Easter morn, hallelujah! “I have seen the Lord”—this is what Mary Magdalene says to the disciples on the morning of Christ’s resurrection. In another account: “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to the women, “Go … Continue reading →
The United Church of Canada urges the government to fulfill its legal obligations to uphold refugees’ right to protection ~ from a post published on The United Church of Canada’s website on April 4, 2023 The United Church of Canada … Continue reading →
Budget 2023 Undermines Canada’s Standing in the World as Government Backpedals on Aid Commitment, Says Coalition of NGOs The United Church of Canada, Canadian Lutheran World Relief, and Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund are among over 90 non-governmental organizations, … Continue reading →
Earth Week 2023 – April 16th to 23rd In a brief video, Moderator Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne encourages communities of faith to celebrate Together for the Love of Creation during Earth Week from April 16 – April 23, 2023. During … Continue reading →
Overcoming religious-based homophobia and transphobia ~ a post dated March 23, 2023 on The United Church of Canada website “This space is a reminder that we have a God that is committed to us. A God who continues to affirm … Continue reading →
Virtual Meeting Held February 10th to 11th ~ The following information was included in a post dated February 13, 2023 on the United Church of Canada’s General Council 44 website. The General Council Executive (GCE) met virtually February 10–11, 2023. … Continue reading →
Joining Its Voice with Others from Around the World Calling on the Salvadoran Government to Drop Charges Against Human Rights and Environment Defenders ~ This article was posted to The United Church of Canada’s website on January 23, 2023. In … Continue reading →
Our hearts are broken by the horrific events that took place in California. In this time of sadness, we offer the following prayer: ~ a post on The United Church of Canada’s website Christ, our Brother, not a day goes … Continue reading →
Maybe it’s time to take the Advent call to repentance seriously A holiday message from the moderator of The United Church of Canada published in Broadview’s December 2022 issue with the title “Hope on the Horizon” I grew up Indigenous … Continue reading →