We need a dose of 'holy manners' many times in our church's life. Discussing the civil recognition of same-sex marriages is, indeed, one of those occasions.
As widespread opposition to unilateral American aggression was a major factor in preventing an outbreak of war last fall, we believe that broadening our public witness could prevent war in the upcoming months.
Saturday, January 18, the 12th anniversary of the start of the last Gulf War, is to be marked as an international day to rally against the threatened war in Iraq.
I invite you to also share the joy, hope, peace and love of the Season with those who are suffering, oppressed, living in poverty and despair by making a special Christmas gift to the Mission and Service Fund.
For many years, the United Church in conjunction with our ecumenical partners has been pressing federal, provincial and territorial governments to take action to address the urgent threat of climate change.
As Moderator, I am declaring the first Sunday of November to be a Moderator's Day of Justice, Healing and Reconciliation in relation to First Nations peoples.
We are writing to share with you the United Church's concern about the ongoing lack of resolution of the treaty fishing rights of the Burnt Church / Esgenoopetitj First Nation.
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