Forging Right Relations
Strategic Objective: Deepen Indigenization and healing in The United Church of Canada towards self-determination and the possibility of reconciliation.
Self Governing
A fully self-governing Indigenous Church within the United Church will be created and developed, implementing the Calls to the Church.
Priority? | Key Activities |
|---|---|
✓ | Structure/Model: Indigenous Church |
✓ | Funding model: Indigenous Church |
Indigenous Testamur | |
Theologies/Spiritualities: Indigenous ways | |
Indigenous Youth Leadership | |
New Indigenous Ministries |
Accomplishments
Because church-wide fundraising for a retreat for Indigenous Ministers was so successful, this event moved forward in Quarter 3 (Q3) without any additional need for resources. The retreat provided need sustenance and support for Indigenous ministers working in areas of high crisis and trauma.
The overall focus of efforts in Q3 was planning for a special National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering, now scheduled for November 29-December 2, 2024. This will enable the Indigenous Church to confirm governance structures and representatives and move forward towards the Autonomous National Indigenous Organization, as per the recent remit.
** Note that Indigenous pathways is using another process other than key results methodology for their reporting. **
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Elders Have Set a Path Forward for the Indigenous Church
The National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering met in Winnipeg from November 29 through December 2 for a time of discussion, reflection, and prayer.
NISG to Create Framework to Help the Indigenous Church Move Forward
National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering (NISG) to meet in Winnipeg November 29 to December 1, 2024, to build a shared understanding of leadership and… continue reading
Moderator’s Orange Shirt Day Message 2024
September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. This is a day to reflect, pray, and learn, and to honour… continue reading
Moderator’s National Indigenous Peoples Day Message 2024
In her National Indigenous Peoples Day message, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne reminds us that we can all take specific actions to celebrate or recognize… continue readingRemembering Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois, and Buffalo Woman
Please join in prayer to support the families of Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois, and the unidentified woman called Buffalo Woman.
2023 National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering Concludes on July 30
We give thanks for the opportunity to gather and give room to many strong voices.
With Strong Voices: National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering
The 2023 National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering will take place in Treaty 6 Territory in Edmonton from July 27–30.
Establishing an Autonomous National Indigenous Organization
The 44th General Council has authorized a remit on removing structural barriers so that the Indigenous Church can determine its place and structure… continue readingBreak Us and Mold Us
A prayer for the renewal of the church by the Rev. Karlene Brown-Palmer, St. Paul’s United Church, Tillsonburg, Ontario.
Bringing the Children Home
Community support regarding unmarked burial sites.Downloads
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