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UCC in Focus | Society
Naramata, education and retreat centre in B.C. for 68 years, closes
The bombshell move follows a lengthy strike, money woes and a consultant's report
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UCC in Focus | Church News
United Church leaders are eyeing the future of overseas missions
When the United Church was formed in 1925, it had 600 missionaries but by next summer, a single long-term overseas worker will remain
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World | Activism
Kathryn Anderson on being a crusader for human rights in Guatemala
She is at the forefront of efforts to persuade the United Church pension fund to divest its holdings in Goldcorp Inc., which has controversial mining interests in Guatemala
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UCC in Focus | Interview
Moley Mangana on being deployed as a United Church military chaplain
He has been serving in the Canadian Armed Forces for five years, one of only a few visible-minority chaplains, now aboard HMCS Regina in the Mediterranean Sea
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UCC in Focus | Church News
United Church plan to restructure its courts hits snags on two coasts
United Church leaders in B.C. and the Maritimes reject a new plan to make the denomination leaner
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Parenting | Religion
Grandparents are taking their grandkids to church, a growing trend
Many parents want their children to learn Bible stories and strong values, but can't spend Sunday mornings in the pew
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World | Interview
Canada’s new ambassador for religious freedom wants to halt persecution
Religious freedom is in a dire situation in the world today, a growing trend and an assault on fundamental human rights
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UCC in Focus | Politics
Canada’s tax agency launches audit of United Church, yet again
Officials scrutinized the books three times last year looking for political activity and will do another audit this year
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UCC in Focus | Church News
The United Church is in talks with the American Church of Christ
The goal is for a full-communion agreement between the two denominations, stopping short of full merger
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UCC in Focus | Immigration
Tamil Christians are forging a spiritual home in the United Church
The congregation of 50 helps members connect to heritage and do social justice projects back in Sri Lanka
