UCC in Focus | Church News, Indigenous
Indigenous United Church Elders protest decision to dissolve National Indigenous Council
General Secretary Rev. Michael Blair's decision came over concerns that the body wasn't working
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UCC in Focus | Church News
Former United Church moderator Lois Wilson dead at 97
The denomination’s first female moderator, a senator and a passionate human rights advocate, Wilson lived a life shaped by her pursuit of the common good
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Justice, October/November 2024 | Church News
United Church to consider naming Israel’s actions ‘apartheid’
Next month, the denomination's General Council will discuss joining a campaign that strongly condemns Israel's treatment of Palestinians
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UCC in Focus | Church News
United Church urges Canada to suspend relations with Israel
”Quiet diplomacy is not working,” writes general secretary Rev. Michael Blair
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July/August 2024, UCC in Focus | Indigenous, Society
Want to decolonize your church? Here’s one place to start.
Decolonization goes beyond reconciliation — it's an effort to repair relationships and make reparations
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UCC in Focus | Church News, Culture
United Church ad airs to figure skating fans across Canada during Stars on Ice tour
The 30-second video highlighted the denomination's inclusivity and diversity in an attempt to reach non-members
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UCC in Focus | Church News
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
