The United Church advocates for a lasting and just peace in Middle East by supporting Prime Minister Trudeau’s call for ceasefire and by urging President Biden to uphold international laws.
continue readingOn January 11, 2023, five Water Defenders were arrested in Santa Marta, El Salvador, by the country’s Attorney General’s Office and National Civil Police. One year later, they’re still detained.
continue readingThe United Church of Canada one of 75+ civil society organizations to call on countries to help LGBTQI+ people who are at risk of persecution.
continue readingGeneral Secretary the Rev. Michael Blair urges the Canadian government to support South Africa's application to the International Court of Justice on Israel's breach of its obligations under the Geneva Convention, and to ban arms sales to Israel.
continue readingExecutive director of Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees Near East Council of Churches (DSPR-NECC) writes Global Partnership staff in gratitude for supporting the work in Gaza and the Middle East, and to offer an update.
continue readingStatement of The United Church of Canada on the January 26, 2024 ruling of the International Court of Justice on South Africa’s request for provisional measures against Israel.
continue reading A memorial register honouring children who died at residential schools (TRC Call to Action 72) will be launched on September 30, 2019.
continue reading Join The United Church of Canada and the United Church of Christ USA in promoting recognition, justice, for people of African descent.
continue readingUnited Church reflects on guidelines for ethical adoption.
continue reading Bill C-81 represents significant progress in making Canada fully inclusive but could be strengthened.
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