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Reflections on Emancipation and Anti-Black Racism for Canada
We are pleased to announce to you the publishing of the book, “Reflections on Emancipation and Anti-Black Racism for Canada.” This book has been published by First United Church, Fort Saskatchewan....
COVID-19 updates for our Regional Council, early fall 2021
Seeking Information and Guidance from the Church? As we continue to face the challenges of the current pandemic, new information continues to be produced. In order to keep up with this kaleidoscope...
Nominations update: openings, and gratitude
Appreciation As your Nominations Committee, we wish to extend heartfelt thanks to the following people who have concluded their terms with particular Regional Council work: Gaie Goin and Kimberly...
Edmonton Mayoral Candidates Forum
The Greater Edmonton Alliance is composed of community, faith, and labour organizations. Our alliance is advocating for change that benefits all residents in the community. At the Edmonton Mayoral...
Hold space for important justice days this fall
Enjoy the rest of the summer; this is just a small reminder of important spaces for education and prayer coming up in the fall. We’ll include links to resources closer to the time. We hope these...
Moderator’s Statement on Residential Schools Burial Sites
United Church Moderator, the Right Rev. Dr. Richard Bott has issued a statement of the United Church response re cemeteries and unmarked burials associated with residential schools. For the full...
Moderator message: Doing our own work as the non-Indigenous church
Moderator Rt Rev Richard Bott, 29 June 2021, originally posted on his Facebook page: Over the past few days, I've been hearing a number of settler communities of faith who are looking for contacts...
Challenging Colonial Legacies through the Commemoration of Emancipation
The Black Clergy Network of The United Church of Canada presents "Challenging Colonial Legacies through the Commemoration of Emancipation", a Panel Discussion on Sunday August 1, 2021, at 8:00 p.m....
Regional statement on Cowessess First Nation’s announcement of 751 graves
Northern Regional Council of The United Church of Canada mourns with the community of Cowessess First Nation and all Indigenous communities on the announcement of the 751 graves found at the former...
United Church Communities of Faith and Vaccination Policies
Click here for a PDF version of this document June 2021. Some communities of faith and church leadership have been asking whether communities of faith may set rules around COVID vaccinations for...
