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Petition to End Political Violence in the Philippines

News & Info - Thu, 03/04/2010 - 07:26
The United Church, with other Canadian non-governmental organizations, has initiated a petition to the Philippine and Canadian governments.
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Petitions to the Philippine and Canadian Governments

Take Action - Thu, 03/04/2010 - 06:47
Sign and send this petition to Philippine and Canadian governments calling for an end to politically motivated acts of violence and human rights abuses in the Philippines.
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Invite Your Federal Member of Parliament to an Interfaith Dinner

Take Action - Wed, 03/03/2010 - 11:29
A call to action to invite your federal Member of Parliament to an interfaith dinner and speak up to eradicate poverty, care for creation, and work for peace.
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Shop online at UCRDstore.ca!

News & Info - Tue, 03/02/2010 - 11:41
United Church Resource Distribution (UCRD) is pleased to announce the launch of UCRDstore.ca, the new e-commerce site and online catalogue for The United Church of Canada.
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United Church Responds to Earthquake in Chile

News & Info - Mon, 03/01/2010 - 13:56
United Church of Canada staff are working through the ACT Alliance to respond to the earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday, February 27.
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Carbon Fast for Lent

Take Action - Wed, 02/24/2010 - 14:16
Participate in a Carbon Fast for Lent to reduce your carbon footprint and advocate for action on climate change.
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Remit Study Document Now Available Online

News & Info - Wed, 02/24/2010 - 12:54
A message from Nora Sanders, General Secretary of the General Council, on the remit study document titled “Our Words of Faith.”
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United Church Responds to Public Notice of Intent

News & Info - Fri, 02/19/2010 - 12:24
The United Church responds to Jeremiah Jourdain's public notice of intent.
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Online Statistics Forms Are Live

News & Info - Fri, 02/19/2010 - 06:31
The online reporting option for the 2009 Statistical Forms (Blue Forms) is now available.
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Moderator’s Lent 2010 Message

News & Info - Tue, 02/16/2010 - 13:15
Some Christians observe Lent by fasting or giving up something to remind them of Christ’s sacrifice. In her Lenten message, Moderator Mardi Tindal invites you to consider a carbon fast for Lent.
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Act Now to Save the Lives of Community Activists in El Salvador

News & Info - Thu, 02/11/2010 - 13:59
Act to defend members of a United Church partner organization and others from threats and killings directed against opponents of a Canadian-owned gold mining project in El Salvador.
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Call to End Killings of Anti-Mining Activists in El Salvador

Take Action - Thu, 02/11/2010 - 13:53
Act now to defend members of a United Church partner organization and others from threats directed against community leaders concerned about the ecological impacts of a gold mining project.
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United Church Calls for Release of Detainees in Philippines

News & Info - Wed, 02/10/2010 - 11:56
The United Church of Canada strongly condemns the arrest by 300 government security forces of two medical doctors, a nurse, a midwife and 39 health workers in the Philippines on February 6, 2010.
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Triennium Planning Submissions Due by February 19

News & Info - Tue, 02/09/2010 - 14:25
The deadline to contribute your ideas and suggestions to the triennium planning process for 2011-13is February 19, 2010.
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Committee Nominations Due by March 25

News & Info - Thu, 02/04/2010 - 09:13
The General Council is seeking many new members to serve in various roles on committees and task groups. Complete expressions of interest must be received by March 25, 2010.
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The United Church of Canada and Canadian Jewish Congress

News & Info - Mon, 02/01/2010 - 13:33
Representatives of Canadian Jewish Congress and The United Church of Canada met Feb. 1 to discuss the relationship between the two groups and to seek ways of promoting ongoing dialogue.
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Continuing Education by Conference Call

News & Info - Mon, 02/01/2010 - 09:14
This spring, three continuing education Learning Circles are being convened for small groups of ministry personnel to meet monthly by telephone conference call.
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Statistics Forms Are in the Mail

News & Info - Fri, 01/29/2010 - 09:19
The 2009 Statistical and Information Forms, to be completed by pastoral charges, were mailed to charges were mailed to charges January 8-14, 2010.
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Haiti Appeal: Conditions for Eligibility for CIDA Match

News & Info - Thu, 01/28/2010 - 13:51
Congregations can take steps to ensure that all money collected for Haiti relief is seen by CIDA as coming from individual donors.
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February Is Black History Month

News & Info - Wed, 01/27/2010 - 13:09
February marks Black History (or African Heritage) Month in Canada. This is a time to reflect on the experiences of people African descent—both historic and current.
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