UCC in Focus
Vote establishing Indigenous church’s self-determination passes
Results are a step toward "moving forward together in a good way"
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April/May 2024, UCC in Focus
The United Church tackles climate change with churchwide youth program
Climate Motivators program encourages and nurtures the next generation of environmental advocates
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UCC in Focus
Deadline for vote supporting the Indigenous Church to be self-determining is fast approaching
If the remit vote passes this weekend, it could be a major step towards decolonization and reconciliation for the United Church
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UCC in Focus
United Church pauses applications from admission ministers due to many international candidates not finding jobs
Few churches are willing to accept ministers who are racialized, according to the United Church
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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
