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Social Justice
Ecology
In September 2009, the World Council of Churches released a statement
[PDF: 1 p/25 KB] about the debt Northern countries owe to Southern ones for ongoing ecological destruction.
The United Church of Canada has a long history of working to protect the integrity of creation. Concerns were first expressed at General Councils as early as 1968, with the first policy position adopted in 1977.
- Climate Change
- The United Church of Canada, together with other churches in Canada and around the world, is deeply concerned about climate change.
- Energy
- Energy use is linked to ecological crises facing the Earth, health consequences for us and future generations, global justice implications, and more profound levels of spiritual well-being for us in relation to other species and to our Creator.
- Genetic Engineering
- The United Church is addressing a number of issues related to biotechnology and genetic engineering.
- Sustainable Communities
- Creating a society that lives more lightly on the Earth calls us to global, local, and personal action. A number of resources to assist congregations become One Earth Communities or Creation Communities as requested by the 37th General Council.
- Water
- Water is essential for all creatures, and also has rich cultural, ecological, and spiritual dimensions. However, water is under threat due to over-consumption, pollution, and privatization. GC 38 mandated focused work on water issues.
Related Pages
External Pages
- CFORE: The Canadian Forum on Religion and Ecology
* - KAIROS Canada *
- Renewing the Sacred Balance-An Interfaith Ecology Initiative *
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- Last updated:
- 2009/12/16
- Created:
- 2005/05/25
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