January/February 2022, UCC in Focus
United Church ministers now expected to be vaccinated
But compliance with the new expectation won't be tracked
Church News
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September 2021, UCC in Focus
‘We’re really happy to have him:’ This minister took on a 2nd congregation 2,000 km away
St. Andrew’s United in Sioux Lookout, Ont., had been looking for a minister for four years until Rev. Peter Bartlett joined
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Justice
Burning churches on First Nations land compound residential school survivors’ pain: chief
Fires have damaged or destroyed six churches across Canada so far in June
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UCC in Focus
In a historic first, United Church General Council drops in-person meeting for 2022
The next gathering will take place virtually
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April/May 2021, UCC in Focus
United Church of Canada apologizes for role in forced adoptions
One mother who was pressured to give up her child says the move comes as a 'profound' relief
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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
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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
