One year after their arrest on politically motivated charges, five prominent Salvadoran water defenders are scheduled to stand trial starting on April 3.
Santa Marta 5 trial date set for April 3" href="/news/santa-marta-5-trial-date-set-april-3"> Group of people standing outside a building. A woman standing in the centre is speaking while another woman holds her phone up to record her.
Moderator the Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne engages global partners in Zambia and Kenya about their capacity to both flourish and cultivate flourishing in the communities they serve.
Moderator visits global partners and projects in Zambia and Kenya" href="/news/moderator-visits-global-partners-and-projects-zambia-and-kenya"> Dr. Emily Sikazwe and Dr. Mwiche Zulu wrap the Moderator in a beautiful black cloth printed with white doves.
During Earth Week, April 21‒28, let’s show up For the Love of Creation.
Together for the Love of Creation: Earth Week 2024" href="/news/together-love-creation-earth-week-2024">
Letter expresses gratitude for restored funding to UNRWA, but urges an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
Humanitarian relief and ceasefire both urgently needed in Gaza" href="/news/humanitarian-relief-and-ceasefire-both-urgently-needed-gaza"> A large UN aid truck is loaded with bags in front of a refugee camp.
On March 21, International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and every day there are many practical ways to work towards anti-racism.
10 Additional Ways to Work Towards Anti-Racism" href="/news/10-additional-ways-work-towards-anti-racism"> The words International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination against a multicoloured abstract background.
The Manual, 2024, is on the Handbooks and Guidelines page of this website, while older editions have been collected into a folder on the United Church Commons.
Looking for the latest or older editions of The Manual?" href="/news/looking-latest-or-older-editions-manual"> The words The Manual 2024 above the United Church crest
The United Church of Canada joins Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble and Affirming Connections in urging individuals and communities of faith to commit to concerted efforts to be Public, Intentional,… continue reading
Public, Intentional, and Explicit call to action against 2SLGBTQIA+ hate" href="/news/public-intentional-and-explicit-call-action-against-2slgbtqia-hate"> Heart-shaped Progressive Pride flag
In her National Affirming/PIE Day message, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne encourages us all to look for ways to build relationships outside our communities of faith and truly show up in a public way in… continue reading
Moderator’s PIE Day Message 2024" href="/news/moderators-pie-day-message-2024">
War in Gaza possibly “deadliest 100 days” of the 21st century according to report from UN regional commission.
ACT Alliance Shares UN Regional Report on Gaza " href="/news/act-alliance-shares-un-regional-report-gaza"> Ruins of destroyed buildings in Gaza
Two years in, the war in Ukraine continues. A letter written by ecumenical leaders invites us to pray and continue actions for peace in Ukraine.
Peace in and for Ukraine: An Ecumenical Letter" href="/news/peace-and-ukraine-ecumenical-letter"> Closeup of a map of Ukraine and surrounding countries