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

Church Legacies for People of African Descent Working Group Gathers in Montreal

The group is mandated to consider ways congregations can engage with the United Nations Second International Decade for People of African Descent, and to name realities of anti-Black racism and… continue reading Read More

Carrying the Memorial Cloth: An Orange Shirt Day Reflection

Moderator Rev. Kimberly Heath shares a personal reflection on participating in the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony on Parliament Hill. Read More

Global South LGBTQIA+ Partners to Visit Canada September 28 to October 6

Partners meeting with United Church of Canada communities of faith, Canadian partners, ecumenical and civil society organizations, and Canadian government officials Read More

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