The United Church of Canada joins with other civil society organizations in Canada to denounce the anti-LGBTQIA+ bill that passed recently in Uganda. The time to support LGBTQIA+ allies and activists in Uganda is now.
Gender and sexuality are gifts of God. The United Church of Canada opposes discrimination against anyone, for any reason, that results in someone’s worth being devalued.
We urge the Canadian government to continue sharing its concern about the bill to President Museveni. Read the full news story. [Image credit: Tim Bieler on Unsplash]
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Celebrate Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to commemorate and honour the history, contributions, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples in Canada.
The summer solstice, celebrated by many Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island for millennia, is recognized as National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada (June 21, 2023). First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities and urban Indigenous organizations organize many events where the general public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
For those looking to prepare for Indigenous Day of Prayer (June 18, 2023), we have two new worship resources available "The Sacred Drum: Celebrating Indigenous Spirituality and Strength," and "The Possibility of New Beginnings."
We encourage you to make connections with Indigenous neighbours, dive deeper into Indigenous history, and experience the beauty of Indigenous cultures and traditions.
For more on Indigenous justice, culture, and reconciliation news, consider subscribing to the Living into Right Relations e-newsletter or follow Indigenous Ministries on Facebook.
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Tomorrow! Join the Refugee Sponsorship Webinar
Don't miss out on this informative webinar series! Join The United Church of Canada’s Refugee Sponsorship staff tomorrow, May 31, at 1:00 p.m., to address the challenges of refugee pponsorship in the current political climate and share strategies that are working. Register on CHURCHx.
(If you don’t already have a username and password at CHURCHx, you’ll be prompted to create an account for yourself at the website. An email confirmation will be sent to you to ensure no typos are in your email address)[Photo credit: The United Church of Canada]
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The United Church of Canada Is a 2022 Pension Leadership Awards Finalist
We are pleased to announce that The United Church of Canada Pension Plan emerged as a top contender in the 2022 Pension Leadership Awards. The plan's Pension Fund Manager, Derek Hurst, was nominated for the Investment Officer of the Year award. Although the United Church Pension Plan was a finalist in its category, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Pension Plan ultimately won the award. Read more about the 2022 Pension Leadership awards.
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Your Generosity Inspires Healing through Story Telling
The theatre performance, Bunk #7, shares the true story of six boys rioting against the abuse they received at a residential school. Your gifts to Mission & Service open opportunities for this kind of powerful storytelling.
[Photo credit: copyright (c) The Raven Collective]
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United Church Bookstore: Instagram Summer Takeovers
Get ready for an exciting lineup of Instagram takeovers on the United Church Bookstore's @faith_in_our_books account this summer! Look forward to a wave of fun and fresh content as we welcome special guests each month. You won't believe who’s kicking things off just in time for Indigenous History Month! Don’t miss out!
(In order to view the content you must have an Instagram account—sign up and follow along!)
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