Centennial Celebrations Committee Begins Work
The 100th anniversary of the Union of The United Church of Canada is June 10, 2025, a time to reflect on how expressing our faith has impacted the world, our communities, and our personal lives. Although it is difficult to look at the history of the church and the many legacies of harm that continue today, it is still important that we celebrate milestones, progress in healing, and the spirituality that sustains us.
The Centennial Celebrations Committee will design and identify opportunities for celebration up to 2025, inviting ideas and participation from the church. A central communications portal will be established on the website, allowing for feedback from communities and stakeholders on Centennial commemorations. Read the full news story.
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Act Now to End Canadian Support of the Philippines' Counter-Terrorism Campaign |
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Join The United Church of Canada, KAIROS Canada, the Anglican Church of Canada, The Presbyterian Church in Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. in calling on the Canadian government to ensure that funding to the Government of the Philippines does not harm human rights defenders.
Take action: Write a letter calling on Foreign Affairs Minister, The Honourable Mélanie Joly, MP, and your local MP requesting that the Government of Canada withdraw support from the Philippine government’s counter-terrorism campaign.
Read the full news story and act now! [Image credit: Jonathan Sta. Rosa (National Council of Churches in the Philippines)]
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Season of Creation 2023 Preparation Webinar
Join a free webinar on June 22, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. CST (5:00 p.m. EDT), to learn about preparing congregations for the season of creation. The panel includes Rev. Dr. Jennifer Janzen-Ball, Very Rev. Ken Gray, and Dr. Carl Bear. The season of creation begins on September 1, and ends on October 4 (the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi). Resources are available at SeasonofCreation.org and through denominational websites. Begin your preparations for the season and register for the June 22 webinar.
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Your Generosity Matters: The Path Toward Healing—Murray Pruden’s Work
The Rev. Murray Pruden is Nehiyaw, Cree First Nations, from the Goodfish Lake and Saddle Lake First Nations. He is the current Executive Minister for Indigenous Ministries and Justice for The United Church of Canada. Supported by Mission & Service, Pruden has made significant gains in building relationships of trust and healing between the church and Indigenous communities.
[Video still: Courtesy of Murray Pruden/The United Church of Canada]
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United Church Bookstore: Celebrate our Call and Vision
The United Church of Canada is a community of hope, a vibrant and vital church with both purpose and vision.
Called by God, as disciples of Jesus, The United Church of Canada seeks to be a bold, connected, evolving church of diverse, courageous, hope-filled communities united in deep spirituality, inspiring worship, and daring justice.
Celebrate our Call and Vision with the new "Deep, Bold, and Daring" tote bag, and stay tuned for more items you can use to share the United Church's exciting Call and Vision!
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