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Topics: March 2023, UCC in Focus | Church News
United Church of Canada sued over alleged abuse in maternity homes
By Emma Prestwich |The plaintiff says that she was forced to give up her baby in 1965
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Topics: Ethical Living | Politics
Elizabeth May calls Bill Blaikie ‘prophetic voice’ in tribute
By Emma Prestwich |MPs across the political spectrum recognized the late MP and United Church minister in the House of Commons
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Topics: Ethical Living | Health
Mr. T ‘pities pain’ but not COVID-19 vaccinations
By Emma Prestwich |The 70-year-old actor is REALLY excited about his latest vaccine booster
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Topics: UCC in Focus | Society
United Church ‘laments role of monarchy’ in reaction to Queen’s death
By Emma Prestwich |The denomination gave thanks for her life and work but acknowledged the larger context
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Topics: Spirituality | Indigenous
This Cree speaker and healer is passionate about preserving his language
By Emma Prestwich |Andrew Reuben sees Cree as "the foundation of renewal"
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Topics: Justice | Interview
Ojibwe translator for Pope visit on what Catholic Church needs to do next
By Emma Prestwich |'You took the language away from us,' says Henry Pitawanakwat
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Topics: UCC in Focus | Church News
Carmen Lansdowne elected as United Church moderator
By Emma Prestwich |The second Indigenous person to serve as the church's spiritual leader, Lansdowne was also uncontested
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Topics: Justice | LGBTQ2S+
Conversion therapy is finally illegal, but survivors still need support
By Emma Prestwich |A new survey shows there is still a lot of "unlearning" that needs to happen
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Topics: Justice | LGBTQ2S+
Canadian Blood Services’ policy change still stigmatizes queer community, says HIV/AIDS advocate
By Emma Prestwich |Gary Lacasse says there are questions that could be included in the new screening criteria that would still ensure safe blood supply
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Topics: Ethical Living | Environment
Why compostable and biobased plastics won’t save the planet
By Emma Prestwich |Karen Wirsig of Environmental Defence says the adoption of this sort of packaging is greenwashing