News and Info

Call on Government to Uphold Environmental Assessment Law

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:19:53 +0000

Call on the Canadian government not to weaken the environmental assessment process.

New Naval Base a Threat to Jeju Island, South Korea

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:11:45 +0000

An interfaith team including United Church members expresses concern about the impact of a new naval base on ecology, democracy, and peace in a small island in South Korea.

Humanitarian Crisis Warning in South Sudan

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

The ACT Alliance is warning of a looming humanitarian crisis unfolding in Jonglei, South Sudan.

Invitation to Consult on Pastoral Relations and Simplification

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0000

The survey on Simplification and Pastoral Relations deadline is February 15, 2012.

Secure the Future of Medicare

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:40:17 +0000

The United Church has signed "Secure the Future of Medicare: A Call to Care" initiated by the Canadian Health Coalition.

New Resources for Black History Month

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:37:42 +0000

February is Black History Month in Canada. The United Church is intentional about honouring the lives and legacies of peoples of African descent. Many worship resources are available for engagement.

Stats Forms Are in the Mail

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:00:28 +0000

The 2011 Statistical and Information Forms (“blue forms”), to be completed by pastoral charges, were mailed to charges were mailed to charges January 10-16, 2012.

Call for Nominations

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:43:43 +0000

The General Council is seeking members to serve on a variety of committees. The deadline for expressions of interest is February 21, 2012.

Presbyteries Seeking Youth Forum Delegates

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:58:20 +0000

Applications for delegates to Youth Forum at GC41, August 2012 in Ottawa, are now available and due to your presbytery by February 1.

Make Your Women’s Group Visible!

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:40:39 +0000

United Church women’s groups are invited to take a brief survey to let us know who and where they are.

Continuing Education Webinars in January and February

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:35:37 +0000

Three interactive online workshops offer opportunities to meet with others across the country by conference call and Web video to wrestle with issues at the heart of ministry today.

Two Years after Haiti's Earthquake

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:35:37 +0000

In the two years since the devastating earthquake in Haiti, partners of the United Church have built schools, developed communication capacity, and done relief work.

Christmas Greetings from the General Council Office

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Christmas greetings from the General Council Office and some helpful links to 2011 Christmas-related material on the United Church website.

Crisis in Attawapiskat

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:19:17 +0000

The situation in Attawapiskat is foremost in the consciousness of Canadians right now, and many United Church members have expressed their concerns.

Overseas Personnel Appointed to National Christian Council of Japan

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:36:09 +0000

David McIntosh, from Toronto, Ontario, has been appointed by The United Church of Canada to serve as short-term "specialist" overseas personnel with Japan Ecumenical Disaster Relief Organization (JEDRO).

Survey on Simplification and Pastoral Relations Online

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:44:18 +0000

The survey on simplification and pastoral relations is online. Please respond before mid-February 2012.

Be Part of World AIDS Day December 1

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:49:22 +0000

Use a special worship resource, wear your Beads of Hope pin, and participate in a global event on World AIDS Day.

United Church Releases Results of Its Identity Survey

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:15:10 +0000

The United Church of Canada has released the results of a recently completed identity survey of its members’ values, attitudes, and characteristics.

Thom Davies to Be Ecumenical Accompanier in Palestine/Israel

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:40:55 +0000

Thom Davies from Hamilton, Ontario, has been appointed by The United Church of Canada to serve as an "Ecumenical Accompanier" in Palestine and Israel.

General Council Office to Remain in Toronto

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:24:59 +0000

The Executive of the General Council has given unanimous approval to a motion to keep the General Council Office in Toronto.

Speak Out on the Crime Bill and the Long-Gun Registry

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:53:06 +0000

Two Take Actions respond to bills currently before Parliament.

Compose a Sacred Song for Moderator’s Earth Day

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:26:54 +0000

Music United of The United Church of Canada has announced an international invitation to all hymn writers. The writer of the winning entry will receive $500. Honourable Mentions will be named.

Call for Justice in Philippines and Israel/Palestine

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:36:55 +0000

The United Church is calling for responses to two urgent situations in Israel/Palestine and the Philippines.

Moderator Says Now Is the Time to Act on Climate Change

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:30:27 +0000

United Church Moderator Mardi Tindal was in Ottawa this week participating in a series of events focusing on the role of faith communities in addressing climate change.

Bill Blaikie Launches Book in Ottawa, Toronto, and Winnipeg

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:16:45 +0000

Meet United Church minister and longstanding politician Bill Blaikie as he launches his new book The Blaikie Report: An Insider’s Look at Faith and Politics.