Being Good Relations Network

This Network began as the “Living into Right Relations Committee” following a General Council initiative in 2008. Every former Conference (regional church body) was invited to invite 3 Indigenous and 3 non-Indigenous people to work together in living out the apologies and encourage participation in the hearings being held by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), which concluded in 2015.  Read on for an invitation for today; and invitation to action; and to learn about our roots.

We invite you to:

Like our Facebook page
Identify a Witness in your faith community (click here to learn more about this)
Use the many videos, books, and other resources that Indigenous artists and writers have created, including resources, events, and actions shared in the newsfeed directly below;
Invite Indigenous speakers to help challenge racism and white privilege, and appreciate the gifts of Indigenous peoples.
Mark Indigenous History Month (June); Orange Shirt Day (September 30) and other important moments by committing to highlighting Indigenous justice and voices in your circles.

Our hearts are strong.
To sign up to be a Witness, join the newsletter list, and to connect with the Network, please contact the network through its staff supports:

Julie Graham, Northern Spirit, jgraham@united-church.ca 
Chris Mah Poy, Chinook Winds, ChrisMahPoy@united-church.ca

Being Good Relations news and resources

United Church News

The ACC has advised the United Church that it is withdrawing from its commitment to move into 300 Bloor St. W. We remain committed to the move, and are deeply grateful to the congregation of Bloor St… continue reading Read More

Laura MacGregor’s prizewinning story of caring for her son reveals huge gaps in attitudes towards disabilities. Her experience led to a crisis of faith, and formed the basis of her PhD thesis Read More

The United Church of Canada one of 153 faith-based organizations from 25 countries who are calling upon the Salvadoran government to reject metals mining projects that threaten communities Read More

In her Advent message, Moderator Kimberly Heath offers a reflection that makes space for all our feelings—the joy, the grief, the hope, and the weariness. Read More

December sees the United Church move from its longtime church house at 3250 Bloor St. West, Toronto to a temporary shared space with the Presbyterian Church in Canada Read More