Joint Statement Addresses Vulnerability of LGBTQI+ Refugees
January 04, 2024
The United Church of Canada one of 75+ civil society organizations to call on countries to help LGBTQI+ people who are at risk of persecution.
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Two Letters, Two Leaders: Responses to Middle East Conflict
December 15, 2023
The United Church advocates for a lasting and just peace in Middle East by supporting Prime Minister Trudeau’s call for ceasefire and by urging President Biden to uphold international laws.
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New Regional Council Executive Minister Announced
December 07, 2023
The General Council Executive approved the appointment of the Rev. Mark Laird as Regional Council Executive Minister, Western Ontario Waterways, Horseshoe Falls, and Antler River regional councils.
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Leadership Counts Midterm Report Results Released
December 06, 2023
The Leadership Counts survey was a collaborative effort between General Council staff in Member Engagement, the Office of Vocation, and Anti-Racism and Equity.
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Climate Crisis Is Also a Spiritual Crisis
November 30, 2023
The United Church’s virtual COP28 delegation is making important connections between spirituality, faith communities, and climate change.
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Dear Prime Minister
November 20, 2023
The General Council Executive, its corresponding members, and the members of the National Indigenous Council issued a plea to Prime Minister Trudeau to advocate for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
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Youth Delegation to Attend United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28)
November 20, 2023
The United Church of Canada COP 28 young adult delegation will virtually attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties from November 30 to December 12, 2023.
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Human Rights Report Presented to the UN Includes Ecumenical Contribution
November 17, 2023
Canadian churches who are members of the World Council of Churches prepared a shadow report to Canada’s Universal Periodic Review.
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United Church Partners Respond to Urgent Needs in Middle East
November 16, 2023
United Church support is reaching partners who are responding to the most urgent needs in the region.
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Big Banks Commit to Racial Equity Audits, Thanks to the United Church and SHARE
November 14, 2023
The United Church of Canada and the United Church Pension, as members of SHARE, co-filed a shareholder proposal asking the Royal Bank of Canada and the Bank of Montreal to conduct racial equity audits.
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