Recent Updates

Handbooks and Guidelines

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These United Church documents are offered to support the work of the church and community ministries.

Racialized Youth Consultation

rfletcher — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:55:46 +0000

The one-time Consultation for Racialized Youth at Canterbury Hills, Ontario, in November 2009 gathered together diverse voices to talk about who we are as church.

United Church Says Census Is Critical to its Mission

rfletcher — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:56:38 +0000

The United Church of Canada has added its voice to those protesting the government’s recent decision to eliminate the mandatory long-form census.

Red Deer Residential School Students Remembered

rfletcher — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:25:15 +0000

Aboriginal and Métis students of a residential school were honoured by more than 400 people in a gathering last month.

Congregational Self-Assessment

rfletcher — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:23:37 +0000

Every United Church congregation is encouraged to regularly conduct a self-assessment, reviewing vision and purpose, spiritual nurture, community service, staffing, governance, buildings, and money.

Awards for Aujourd’hui Credo

rfletcher — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:19:20 +0000

Aujourd’hui Credo (the official French monthly magazine of The United Church of Canada) won two Canadian Church Press awards.

Canadian Youth Workers Convention

rfletcher — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:04:40 +0000

This convention is an ecumenical event sponsored by Youth Specialties Canada.

International Sabeel Conference

rfletcher — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:50:50 +0000

This gathering is organized by United Church partner Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre; the theme is "Challenging Empire: God, Faithfulness, and Resistance.”

Overseas Personnel in Current Service

rfletcher — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:07:31 +0000

The United Church's global partnership commitments include sending United Church of Canada overseas personnel in response to requests from overseas partners.

Worship by Theme

webdev1 — Thu, 25 Mar 2004 04:00:00 +0000

Worship resources for different themes and occasions.

Host a Global Partner

webdev1 — Tue, 15 Apr 2003 04:00:00 +0000

A Global Partner can be part of your congregation's response of embracing transformation for the mission God calls you to here in Canada.

August 2010 Edition | Mandate Magazine

rfletcher — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:32:53 +0000

This special edition is your complete account of the Mission and Service Fund at work. It includes stories, lists, facts, and figures about the 2010 ministries and partners receiving M&S support.

Global Partners

webdev1 — Thu, 06 Feb 2003 05:00:00 +0000

Directory of The United Church of Canada's global partnerships.

85th Anniversary of The United Church of Canada

rfletcher — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:38:41 +0000

A central location for information related to The United Church of Canada's 85th Anniversary, June 10, 2010.

Invitation: Ring Bells on July 28 at 5:55 p.m.

rfletcher — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:04:05 +0000

Bells will ring out from churches across Canada on Wednesday, July 28, at 5:55 p.m., in memory of the victims of the Grand Dérangement (the Acadian Deportation)

Mission Theme

webdev1 — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 04:00:00 +0000

Living for the Earth: Choosing Creation over Empire is the United Church's 2009–2011 mission theme.

Light of Hope and Healing 2010

rfletcher — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:14:00 +0000

Express solidarity with the Acadian People by joining our commemoration of the deportation that began in 1755.

August 2010 | Weekly Reflections

rfletcher — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:03:28 +0000

These weekly reflections provide opportunities to open yourself to God’s presence amidst the busyness of daily life.

July 2010 | Weekly Reflections

rfletcher — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:26:24 +0000

These weekly reflections provide opportunities to open yourself to God’s presence amidst the busyness of daily life.

Letter to Tony Clement

rfletcher — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:52:37 +0000

In a letter this week to Industry Minister Tony Clement, the church urged the government not to implement a voluntary system of collecting detailed census information.

Creation Time in the Season of Pentecost

rfletcher — Mon, 03 May 2010 18:26:57 +0000

Resources to help with worship planning for Creation Time, which begins the second Sunday of September and ends the second Sunday of October.

Worship Matters 2010: Little Current, Ontario

rfletcher — Mon, 10 May 2010 18:38:23 +0000

Outline and registration for the Worship Matters 2010: Little Current, Ontario (September 27-30) event.

Archives Fees

rfletcher — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:05:03 +0000

The Archives does not charge for access to any materials; however, there are some fees in place to recoup a portion of our equipment maintenance and staff expenses.

Pastoral Oversight

rfletcher — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:14:50 +0000

Pastoral oversight entails regular visits by presbytery/district to ensure United Church ministries and congregations periodically assess their religious life and overall health.

Overseas Visits

rfletcher — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:24:03 +0000

Participate in visits organized by the United Church and partner organizations focusing on diverse issues such as justice, peace, human rights, and grassroots community organization.