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1 - Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Our Award Winners
2 - United Church Responds to Critique of Israel/Palestine Report
3 - Speak Out against Proposed Changes to Health Care for Refugees
4 - Remit 6 Deadline Extended to June 15
5 - United Church Releases Report on Israel/Palestine
6 - Report Calls for Dignity for All in Israel/Palestine
7 - United Church Response to Bible School Burning in Sudan
8 - Confirmation Message: Spring 2012
9 - Participate in World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel
10 - United Church Addresses Concerns about Forced Adoptions
11 - United Church Marks Earth Day Nationwide—Virtually
12 - Truth and Reconciliation Commission Event Begins Today
13 - Good Friday and Easter Sunday
14 - Easter 2012 Message: Fresh Songs of Hope
15 - Earth Day Sacred Song Contest Winners
16 - Residential School Survivors Tell Their Stories
17 - Take Action: Justice for Refugees and Arms Control
18 - United Church Responds to Iqaluit Townhouse Fire
19 - International Women’s Day Celebration
20 - Nine People Nominated to Become the 41st United Church Moderator
21 - United Church Statement on the Situation in Syria
22 - New Interns Appointed to the National Council of Churches in the Philippines
23 - Moderator’s Lenten Message 2012
24 - Nominations Due by February 21
25 - Call on Government to Uphold Environmental Assessment Law

1 - Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Our Award Winners

Two United Church magazines and a video production have walked away with an armload of media awards this month.

5/16/2012 5:42:46 PM

2 - United Church Responds to Critique of Israel/Palestine Report

In his National Post commentary, former Moderator David Giuliano responds to some of the criticism of the Report of the Working Group on Israel/Palestine Policy.

5/15/2012 2:59:49 PM

3 - Speak Out against Proposed Changes to Health Care for Refugees

A United Church Take Action urges advocacy against changes to the Interim Federal Health Program.

5/4/2012 10:34:51 AM

4 - Remit 6 Deadline Extended to June 15

The remit 6 deadline has been extended to June 15, 2012.

5/3/2012 11:54:58 AM

5 - United Church Releases Report on Israel/Palestine

An abbreviated version of today’s press release on the report of the Working Group on Israel/Palestine Policy.

4/30/2012 3:02:48 PM

6 - Report Calls for Dignity for All in Israel/Palestine

The United Church of Canada today released the report of its Working Group on Israel/Palestine Policy. The report will be considered by the 41st General Council, August 11–18, 2012.

4/30/2012 12:47:47 PM

7 - United Church Response to Bible School Burning in Sudan

The United Church of Canada condemns the destruction on April 21 of the Sudan Evangelical Presbyterian Church Bible School, and the burning of books, including the Bible.

4/27/2012 11:37:51 AM

8 - Confirmation Message: Spring 2012

Moderator Mardi Tindal’s confirmation message welcomes youth to a new phase of their life in Christ and Christian community. May you be blessed in our community of faithfulness and joy!

4/26/2012 5:03:11 PM

9 - Participate in World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel

Use available resources and join churches around the globe in using this special week to pray, educate, and advocate for peace in Palestine and Israel.

4/23/2012 12:03:29 PM

10 - United Church Addresses Concerns about Forced Adoptions

The United Church of Canada is actively trying to reach out to any women who attended maternity homes operated by the church.

4/21/2012 6:00:00 AM

11 - United Church Marks Earth Day Nationwide—Virtually

Join Moderator Mardi Tindal on Sunday, April 22, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. (EDT) for a one-hour live webcast that celebrates efforts to heal soul, community, and creation.

4/18/2012 2:02:11 PM

12 - Truth and Reconciliation Commission Event Begins Today

Watch a live webcast of Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearings in Victoria, BC, April 13–14.

4/13/2012 10:22:11 AM

13 - Good Friday and Easter Sunday

A directory of resources and information related to Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

4/5/2012 2:43:07 PM

14 - Easter 2012 Message: Fresh Songs of Hope

Christ is risen! Easter greetings from Moderator Mardi Tindal.

3/30/2012 4:55:27 PM

15 - Earth Day Sacred Song Contest Winners

Music United and Moderator Mardi Tindal are delighted to announce the winners of the Moderator’s Earth Day Sacred Song Contest.

3/13/2012 2:51:16 PM

16 - Residential School Survivors Tell Their Stories

Watch a live webcast of today’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearings in Port Alberni, British Columbia.

3/13/2012 11:37:23 AM

17 - Take Action: Justice for Refugees and Arms Control

The United Church is calling for action on two critical issues.

3/7/2012 5:28:29 PM

18 - United Church Responds to Iqaluit Townhouse Fire

The United Church is responding with emergency funds to a fire in Iqaluit that has left about 90 people homeless.

2/29/2012 2:02:42 PM

19 - International Women’s Day Celebration

We invite you to join us in celebrating International Women’s Day at Church House on March 7, 2012.

2/28/2012 5:49:03 PM

20 - Nine People Nominated to Become the 41st United Church Moderator

Presbyteries and Districts from British Columbia to Newfoundland have nominated nine United Church members to stand for the role of United Church Moderator.

2/27/2012 10:00:00 AM

21 - United Church Statement on the Situation in Syria

The United Church of Canada calls for just peace in all parts of the world, and especially at this time, in Syria.

2/24/2012 11:27:32 AM

22 - New Interns Appointed to the National Council of Churches in the Philippines

Emmanuel College students Sheryl Johnson and Kelly Colwell have been appointed by the United Church to serve as overseas personnel interns with the National Council Churches in the Philippines (NCCP).