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Paris Climate Agreement a Bold First Step

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 16:30:00 +0000

The United Church of Canada added its voice to those celebrating the global climate deal recently reached in Paris.

Meet Our COP21 Delegates

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 20:55:15 +0000

The upcoming 21st Conference of Parties (COP21) in Paris could be a critical turning point for the future of the planet. Meet the three delegates the United Church is sending to COP21.

Giving Tuesday

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 20:23:07 +0000

Please join us this Giving Tuesday in making your Advent gift for the Mission & Service of our church.

Marking a Moment of Silence for the Victims of Paris Attacks

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 21:56:41 +0000

In Paris, United Church of Canada staff joined with representatives of the Protestant churches in France in a moment of silent prayer in remembrance of the victims of the attacks.

Prayer for Paris

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 15:37:07 +0000

As news of the multiple attacks in Paris, France continues to unfold, the United Church offers the following prayer as we hold all those affected in our thoughts and prayers.

Moderator and Delegation to Visit Protestant Church in China

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 17:37:47 +0000

In a major partnership initiative, a United Church delegation will visit China at the invitation of the China Christian Council in November-December 2015.

Take Action for Climate Justice at COP21

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 17:45:42 +0000

In the lead-up to the United Nations’ Climate Conference in Paris (COP21), join the growing call by people of faith for climate action.

United Church Joins Anti-racism Conference in Japan

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 21:04:20 +0000

Three United Church members will travel to Tokyo, Japan, for the Third International Conference on Minority Issues and Mission.

Talking about Evangelism for This Time

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 20:55:27 +0000

The United Church took part in an ecumenical event in Nashville, Tennessee, October 30–November 1, 2015, on reclaiming evangelism in positive ways.

A Call to Pray for Peace with Justice in Israel/Palestine

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 20:01:35 +0000

The World Council of Churches has expressed deep concern over the renewed wave of violence in Jerusalem in recent weeks.

United Church Signs Statement on Corporate Climate Lobbying

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 18:46:43 +0000

The United Church of Canada has signed a recently launched public statement setting out Investor Expectations on Corporate Climate Lobbying.

Celebrate Advent with Advent Unwrapped

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 21:12:45 +0000

Join us on the Advent Unwrapped website for engaging Advent tools and resources for people of all ages.

ACT Palestine Forum on Violence in Palestine and Israel

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 17:40:42 +0000

The ACT Palestine Forum, of which the United Church is a member, condemns the violence and mourns the loss of life and human suffering in Palestine and Israel in October 2015.

Take Action: Stop Lumad Killings in the Southern Philippines

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 14:56:19 +0000

United Church partners in the Philippines are appealing for support of the Philippine and global #StopLumadKillings campaign.

Canadian Faith Leaders Call for Climate Justice

The United Church of Canada / L’Église Unie du Canada — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 14:37:28 +0000

Moderator Jordan Cantwell, along with 25 other Canadian faith leaders, has endorsed the Canadian Council of Churches’ statement "On Promoting Climate Justice and Ending Poverty in Canada."