The leadership of all three of our denominations have written to the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, concerning Bill C-33, First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act. Both letters indicate that this Act acknowledges the … Continue reading →
In her weekly letter, General Secretary Nora Sanders reflects on National Aboriginal Day and Aboriginal voices in The United Church of Canada. Her letter is filled with information and ideas that will help us continue our walk on the reconciliation path. More … Continue reading →
The 83rd General Meeting of BC Conference of the United Church of Canada met in Nanaimo from May 22nd to 25th. Leslie Stirling, Leslie Ross, and Rev. Brian Krushel attended from the North Thompson. Through the course of the weekend, … Continue reading →
Toronto: For 60 years The United Church of Canada has advocated in support of universal health care. Now the church is calling on its members to sign the Medicare Pledge launched by the Canadian Health Coalition, a public advocacy organization dedicated to the … Continue reading →
Representatives from The United Church of Canada and the United Church of Christ are meeting in Toronto this week to begin formal conversations toward a Full Communion Agreement. The two denominations have long-established working relationships in North America and globally. … Continue reading →
A small group representing both Clearwater United and the Church of St Paul met in December to contribute to the consultations that were part of the United Church’s Comprehensive Review. The Task Group has now released a report on the … Continue reading →
In worship on November 10th, we will pause to remember our veterans as well as remind ourselves of the many gifts that come to us from the traditions of the United Church of Canada. Formed in 1925 as a union … Continue reading →
For the next three Sundays, Pastor Brian will be exploring the roots and gifts of the three denominations to which we relate as an Ecumenical Shared Ministry. He says, “I am not a historian but there will necessarily be a … Continue reading →
Reconciliation Canada organized a Walk For Reconciliation for Sunday, September 22nd, the day following the last day of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s National Event held in Vancouver. Prior to the Walk, both the United Church and Anglican Church … Continue reading →
At its September 29th Congregational Meeting, the Clearwater United Church congregation voted unanimously to become an Ecumenical Shared Ministry that relates to the Anglican Church of Canada, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, and the United Church of Canada. The … Continue reading →