UCC in Focus
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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January/February 2024, UCC in Focus
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
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UCC in Focus
United Church chooses seven principles to guide its justice work
The principles can be used immediately in church decision-making
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UCC in Focus
United Church annual recall meeting attendees debate excluding the public and the media from General Council Executive meetings
Some attendees said they welcome working without media scrutiny, while others say they worry how this will impact people's trust and donations towards the church
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UCC in Focus
Budget woes lead United Church to reduce partnership grants amid looming 2024 deficit
Grants to Canadian and global partners will be reduced by more than 20 percent, with some losing funding altogether
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UCC in Focus
United Church runs $4M deficit in 2023 amid strategic plan initiatives and drops in giving
The 2024 budget will be approved at General Council Executive meeting in November
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UCC in Focus
United Church ministers feel unappreciated in the wake of changes to their annual pay
General Secretary says ministers are encouraged to negotiate salaries with their congregation.
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UCC in Focus
United Church of Canada’s General Council to vote on church leadership strategies at this annual meeting
The council is voting on policies to reflect global changes and respond to injustice
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Spirituality
Francophone Cameroonians find belonging in new Quebec church
Since April, the church has helped newcomers connect with a faith community once they arrive in Canada
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UCC in Focus
Vote to support Indigenous church decide its future would show ‘we are our own elders’: gathering delegate
The National Indigenous Council is in favour of a self-determining Indigenous church, but more votes are still needed for the change to go ahead
