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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Church News
United Church’s new moderator is a poet, a preacher, a pioneer
Rt. Rev. Gary Paterson brings a keen intellect and a passion for words to his new role as the United Church’s elected spiritual leader. And by the way, he’s gay.
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Activism
United Church General Council opts to boycott goods from Israeli settlements
The move was controversial among commissioners and some members of Canada's Jewish community
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Society
United Church support helps launch community housing at 40 Oaks
A venerable United Church mission to support the inner-city neighbourhood of Regent Park is reborn, along with the community
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Society
These United Church clergy went on to other jobs but never really left
Meet eight ordained ministers who left the pulpit for other careers, but kept taking care of a flock in their own way
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Church News
United Church is closing summer camps as attendance drops, repairs loom
Money from sales is being used to refurbish some camps and encourage new generations to find the joy and hope of summer camp
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Activism
First United Church in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside rethinking its mission
Resignations, looming funding cuts and bad press have forced a historic United Church mission to reimagine its role in Canada’s poorest neighbourhood
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Society
Northern Ireland centre for peace and reconciliation calls UCC minister
'I was looking for an intentional Christian community that welcomed guests for an extended time and integrated them into the daily life of the group'
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Religion
A contemporary look into the value of traditional clerical costumery
The tradition of wearing a clerical collar may be outdated. Michael Webster wore one every day for a month to find out if the traditional costume is a meaningful symbol or just a pain in the neck.
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Society
United Church asks worshippers who they are and what they believe
A new denominational survey paints a picture of an aging but deeply committed membership
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Church News
United Church’s executive council opts to keep HQ offices in Toronto
Members considered moving to Winnipeg but heavy relocation costs weighed against the plan
