Something to ponder The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) is a significant global accord designed to safeguard the dignity, survival, and welfare of Indigenous populations across the globe. UNDRIP, which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on September 13, 2007, provides a comprehensive set of minimum standards to safeguard the rights of Indigenous peoples. These rights encompass land ownership, cultural preservation, self-governance, and...
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On October 1st, Éric Hébert-Daly attended the special ceremony to raise the flag of Residential School Survivors on Parliament Hill. He was there representing the United Church of Canada at the invitation of the Minister of Indigenous Affairs. It was a powerful ceremony with 8 survivors sharing their story and their hope for healing. Learn more: https://nctr.ca/exhibits/survivors-flag/
Church Administrator (Cedar Park United Church) Due to retirement, Cedar Park United in Pointe-Claire is looking to fill the position of Church Administrator. For further information, please visit https://cedarparkunited.org/hiring. Administrative Assistant (Montreal West United Church) - 4 hours/day, 5 days per week Montreal West United Church is seeking an administrative assistant. Download job description: MWUC Admin Assistant 2024_ Job Description Camp Director (Camp Quin-Mo-Lac) Camp...
Something to ponder I recently had the pleasure of meeting Claudia Sescu from the Ivirtivik Centre. The Center aims to empower the Inuit community by providing education, skills enhancement, and assistance in finding work. The Ivirtivik Centre was founded with the objective of enhancing the socio-economic circumstances of the Inuit community. It has emerged as a symbol of optimism and potential for those who aspire to enhance their lives and communities. The Ivirtivik Centre adopts a...
You may have heard that Statistics Canada has reported that in 2023, hate crimes targeting sexual orientation increased 69% from the previous year. This alarming increase invites communities of faith to think about our national commitment to the just treatment of all of God’s children. As we sing in our A Song of Faith: Jesus announced the coming of God’s reign— a commonwealth not of domination but of peace, justice, and reconciliation. All churches, whether they have completed the Affirming...
As we approach the 100th anniversary of The United Church of Canada in 2025, we realize that the future may be quite different from the past, even when it builds on wisdom and experience gathered over the years. It is a normal human response to experience fear based on uncertainty, and grief over the loss of the familiar. We are called to acknowledge those responses honestly… but also, to create space for love and hope to guide us in new ways. Here are some words of hope from Jennifer Bailey,...
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