December 2020, UCC in Focus
New development corporation to keep real estate in the United Church
The United Property Resource Corporation has committed to building 5,000 new affordable housing units across Canada
Church News
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Spirituality
Carl Lentz, Justin Bieber’s pastor, admits he was ‘unfaithful’ to his wife
The lead pastor for Hillsong NYC was terminated due to "leadership issues and breaches of trust, plus a recent revelation of moral failures"
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March 2021, UCC in Focus
United Church hires anti-racism and equity officer
Adele Halliday will help coordinate the denomination's anti-racism efforts
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UCC in Focus
United Church of Canada names new general secretary
Rev. Michael Blair will be the new top administrator of General Council
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UCC in Focus
More layoffs at United Church General Council office
The cuts follow the layoff of the church's head of philanthropy in May
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October 2020, UCC in Focus
General Council 44 postponed to 2022
Commissioners voted over the weekend to push the meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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UCC in Focus
United Church national body updates MAID stance
A number of the changes were meant to show support for the disability community
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September 2020, UCC in Focus
United Church lays off head of fundraising
The position elimination comes as part of previously planned budget cuts
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September 2020, UCC in Focus
Why some United churches are in no rush to reopen
Though some regions are relaxing gathering rules, faith communities are still being cautious
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UCC in Focus
United Church of Canada offering emergency loans
The funding is meant to help congregations impacted by COVID-19
