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COVID-19: Cautions regarding singing and other activities
Although larger numbers are now permitted to gather for worship and other activities, communities of faith are reminded that allowable numbers in any enclosed space are based on capacity of the space with social distancing. Mask-wearing and other safety protocols...
read moreJob Opportunity: Project Lead – Contract (St. James United)
“Tracing the St. James United - Montreal City Mission Community of Friends Journey” Background: St. James United Church and Montreal City Mission collaborated to create a St. James - MCM Community of Friends joint partnership. This was inspired...
read moreReminder regarding protocols for re-opening church buildings
Some communities of faith are just starting the process of planning for re-opening; the original documents to support that process have moved further down the list on the web site news, so posting the link again here for anyone still needing to submit their plan to...
read moreCanada Day: A Time for Reflection and Reading
On behalf of LIRR (the Living into Right Relations Circle), we would like to recommend to the Regional Council that Canada Day be a time of reflection and to read the following as they contemplate the history of Canada and what is needed to begin reconciliation with...
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Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council incorporates communities of faith and outreach ministries from the former Consistoire Laurentien and Consistoire du Quebec Presbytery of The United Church of Canada.
The multilingual nature of our region is an integral part of our identity. In addition to English and French, the primary languages spoken in communities of faith across the region include Mohawk, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese (including Urdu in worship), Armenian, Hungarian, and Korean.
Events
Romeo Saganash reflects on the 37-year journey to bring UNDRIP to Canada | Broadview Magazine
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The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples became Canadian law back in June
Thank You for Believing: Arwa’s Story
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M4M 2021: Aug. 8. Arwa and her family, Palestinian refugees, found belonging at Montreal City Mission, an outreach ministry your Mission and Service gifts support.
COVID-19: Legault annoncera de nouvelles mesures au Québec
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Le premier ministre du Québec a indiqué que son gouvernement allait annoncer de nouvelles mesures pour faire face au coronavirus.
Challenging Colonial Legacies - Emancipation Day 2021
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A panel discussion entitled: "Challenging Colonial Legacies Through The Commemoration of Emancipation" examining the legacy of black slavery and the ongoing ...
United Church of Canada
- Resources to Bring the Children Home July 22, 2021The United Church will support research of unmarked graves as an act of reparation.
- Moderator’s Statement on Residential School Burial Sites July 19, 2021Statement from the Moderator on residential school burial sites.
- Matching Vaccine Donations Announced July 15, 2021The Canadian government will match donations to Pay it Forward, part of the COVID-19: Global Response, but advocacy is still needed
- Vaccine Justice Now: Advocate and Donate June 28, 2021It’s time to take a global view of vaccine justice: make a gift, advocate, and buy a vaccine.
- United Church Condemns Attack on Muslim Family in London, ON June 9, 2021The United Church expresses shock and horror over the terrorist attack on three generations of a Muslim family in London, Ontario, and invites people to pray and engage in acts in solidarity.
With cases rising, the Quebec government will be announcing new COVID measures in the coming days https://twitter.com/francoislegault/status/1423006766019846148
Avec le Directeur de la Santé publique, Dr Arruda.
Comme ailleurs dans le monde, l'augmentation récente du nombre de cas est préoccupante.
Soyons prudents.
Nous annoncerons de nouvelles mesures au cours des prochains jours.
Important d'aller chercher ses 2 doses de vaccins.
Job Opportunity: Ministry & Employment is seeking an individual to fill the role of Senior Pension Lead. This is a permanent full-time position (35 hrs. per week). Closing date: August 5, 2021. For a copy of the complete job posting, please e-mail careers@united-church.ca
In case you missed it: On Aug. 1, the Black Clergy Network of The United Church of Canada held a fascinating Emancipation Day panel discussion on "Challenging Colonial Legacies." https://youtu.be/T8kfMbE5uZU
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Notre lien quotidien | le 4 août 2021 | Photo sur Pixabay http://ow.ly/kuRe50FK9Tz
La planète va de travers
Tu nous as confié cette planète notre Dieu
Elle est ta création et tu tiens à ce qu’on en prenne soin.
On l’a malmenée en l’exploitant…
Reconciliation: it's a familiar word to most of us but what does it really mean for Indigenous people?
This week in the final episode of #TellingOurTwistedHistories listen and learn about reconciliation and healing together.
http://smarturl.it/twistedhistories on @CBC Listen @cbcpodcasts
