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Four people stand in front of a colourful mural in a room full of books and shelves. The mural features a blue sky with a red sun and a rainbow in the sun. The sun is rising above grey mountains and blue rivers. The rivers have salmon painted in it and runs along a green landscape and pine trees. In the sky there is a black eagle painted in an Indigenous style. On the green land, there is a black and grey bear painted in an Indigenous style. The four people standing in front of the mural include three women and one young man. One woman is the artist. She is wearing a black hoodie and has short curly black and grey hair. She is wearing glasses. Behind the artist is a taller white woman with blond hair and is wearing a white scarf and black shirt. On the other side, in the front is a middle-aged woman with white hair, white skin in a black shirt and pants with a long white scarf that has silver stars on it. She is holding the head of a black and white dog with curly fur who is sitting in front of her. Behind this woman is a young man with brown skin. He is wearing a blue and white plaid shirt, yellow gloves, black pants and a grey toque. He is smiling.

Indigenous artist’s mural designs in Port Alberni church represent hope and healing

by Avil Beckford

The vibrant artwork honours the church's commitment to truth and reconciliation

A backlit image of a person putting a vote into a ballot box. The hand holding the ballot and the box are in black and white shadows.

Vote establishing Indigenous church’s self-determination passes

by Leslie Sinclair

Results are a step toward "moving forward together in a good way"

A group of youths from different backgrounds and races are standing in front of trees and blue skies. The youth in the front row are kneeling down.

The United Church tackles climate change with churchwide youth program

by Kevin Maimann

Climate Motivators program encourages and nurtures the next generation of environmental advocates

Deadline for vote supporting the Indigenous Church to be self-determining is fast approaching

by Leslie Sinclair

If the remit vote passes this weekend, it could be a major step towards decolonization and reconciliation for the United Church

United Church pauses applications from admission ministers due to many international candidates not finding jobs

by Julie Carl

Few churches are willing to accept ministers who are racialized, according to the United Church

Clergy protest United Church’s decision to elevate designated lay ministers’ authority to the same level as ordained ministers

by Christopher White

Ministry personnel are concerned the Church's decision will devalue ordained ministers' credentials

Man wearing a dark blue dress shirt, green cardigan, and multi-coloured scarf around his neck. He has short blond cropped hair and glasses. He is standing in front of dark brown pews and stained glass windows of green, blue, yellow, orange and red.

This lay minister is helping the United Church create 100 new communities of faith

by Emma Prestwich

"We have something important and valuable to offer the world," says Cameron Fraser

United Church chooses seven principles to guide its justice work

by Mike Milne

The principles can be used immediately in church decision-making

United Church annual recall meeting attendees debate excluding the public and the media from General Council Executive meetings

by Mike Milne

Some attendees said they welcome working without media scrutiny, while others say they worry how this will impact people's trust and donations

Budget woes lead United Church to reduce partnership grants amid looming 2024 deficit

by Julie Carl

Grants to Canadian and global partners will be reduced by more than 20 percent, with some losing funding altogether

Church News - Page 6

Indigenous artist’s mural designs in Port Alberni church represent hope and healing

Vote establishing Indigenous church’s self-determination passes

The United Church tackles climate change with churchwide youth program

Deadline for vote supporting the Indigenous Church to be self-determining is fast approaching

United Church pauses applications from admission ministers due to many international candidates not finding jobs

Clergy protest United Church’s decision to elevate designated lay ministers’ authority to the same level as ordained ministers

This lay minister is helping the United Church create 100 new communities of faith

United Church chooses seven principles to guide its justice work

United Church annual recall meeting attendees debate excluding the public and the media from General Council Executive meetings

Budget woes lead United Church to reduce partnership grants amid looming 2024 deficit

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