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United Church pauses applications from admission ministers due to many international candidates not finding jobs
Few churches are willing to accept ministers who are racialized, according to the United Church
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UCC in Focus | Church News
Clergy protest United Church’s decision to elevate designated lay ministers’ authority to the same level as ordained ministers
Ministry personnel are concerned the Church's decision will devalue ordained ministers' credentials
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UCC in Focus | Human Rights
United Church urges Canada to stop arming Israel and support South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice
The United Church advocates for policy change and support for South Africa’s legal action against Israel
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January/February 2024, UCC in Focus | Church News
This lay minister is helping the United Church create 100 new communities of faith
"We have something important and valuable to offer the world," says Cameron Fraser
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UCC in Focus | Religion
How apocalyptic scriptures can guide the church in hard times
A Christmas message from the United Church moderator about transforming our communities for the better
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Ethical Living | Broadview News
Broadview’s top stories of 2023
Readers were eager to learn about declining United Church membership, elevating marginalized women's stories, tackling homeless refugee crises, reconciliation through land acknowledgements and more
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UCC in Focus | Human Rights
United Church and National Indigenous Council name Israel-Hamas war a genocide
"The humanitarian crisis that is happening in Gaza at the moment is the focus," says General Secretary Rev. Michael Blair
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UCC in Focus | Church News
United Church chooses seven principles to guide its justice work
The principles can be used immediately in church decision-making
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UCC in Focus | Church News
United Church annual recall meeting attendees debate excluding the public and the media from General Council Executive meetings
Some attendees said they welcome working without media scrutiny, while others say they worry how this will impact people's trust and donations towards the church
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UCC in Focus | Church News
Budget woes lead United Church to reduce partnership grants amid looming 2024 deficit
Grants to Canadian and global partners will be reduced by more than 20 percent, with some losing funding altogether
