Category: First Third Ministry

Getting ready for Pride!

June and summer are Pride festival months, and your community of faith’s support makes a positive difference. Have a look at these new resources, created with the help of people in our Regional Council.
https://livingskiesrc.ca/affirming-pride-resources/A double rainbow over a still lake.

United Church News

Program for Youth and Young Adults Mixes Identity, Culture, and Spirituality

Indigenous-Racialized youth and young scholars share wisdom and learn about each other’s identities, cultures, and spirituality while decentering colonial narratives Read More

Migrants Have the Right to Protest Without Fear

On August 12, 10 people were handed removal orders after being identified at a protest in Calgary, the first time Canada’s federal immigration enforcement has targeted people at a protest. The United… continue reading Read More

Volunteer and Raise Your Voice in Solidarity with the Grassy Narrows Community

On September 23, Grassy Narrows youth, leaders and community members will travel 1,700 km to Toronto—and they are asking thousands of us to show up. The community has been devastated by mercury… continue reading Read More

Children of Al-Taybeh Live in Fear from Settler Harassment and Violence

As last remaining Christian village in West Bank surrounded by Israeli settlements and undergoing harassment and terror from settler incursions, Latin Parish priest pleads for help; says children are… continue reading Read More

40th Anniversary of Church Apology to Indigenous Peoples Commemorated in Sudbury

Speakers present included participants in the original Apology and The Very Rev. Dr. Stan McKay; participants gathered to remember, witness, and recommit to the words of the Apology with presence and… continue reading Read More