As a Christian church with biblical roots and a liberative theology, we speak out against the growth of intolerance and hatred that is being expressed in Québec, in Canada and internationally. We will not be silent. We are deeply troubled by extremist laws that were adopted this week in Uganda that punish the LGBTQ population and their allies with long jail terms and the death penalty. Uganda is now the twelfth country in the world to create death penalties for the LGBTQ population. We’ve also...
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June 3, 2023 (Sherbrooke, QC) - Popular opinion says that churches of all denominations are declining; the governing body representing United Church communities of faith across Quebec respectfully disagrees and will meet in Sherbrooke on June 3, 2023 to discuss strategic growth instead. With a theme based on the biblical story of Jesus feeding the multitude with five loaves and two fishes, ministers and lay people of Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council will assemble at...
Here are 2022 annual reports from learning institutions associated with The United Church of Canada. Atlantic School of Theology: 2022-AST-AnnualReport Centre for Christian Studies: 2022-CCS-AnnualReport United Church Studies at Montreal Dio: 2022-UCSDio-AnnualReport
As we continue to develop more equitable processes at all levels of our regional council, the following resources may be useful in developing skills for equity support team members:
The Executive of the General Council at its meeting on November 19, 2022 has approved the appointment of the Rev. Éric Hébert-Daly as the Executive Minister for Nakonha:ka, East Central Ontario and Eastern Ontario Outaouais regional councils. Éric will begin his ministry in early January 2023. Éric has served as the Responsable, Ministries in French since 2018. He was ordained in 2020. Prior to his leadership of Ministries in French, Éric served for 9 years as the National Executive Director...
The Regional Executive Minister (REM) provides leadership, council, and support to three Regional Councils in the fulfilment of their respective mission. The REM ensures that each Regional Council is able to navigate the responsibilities of the denominational council. Closing Date: October 12, 2022 Learn more: https://united-church.ca/opportunities/executive-minister-nakonhaka-eastern-ontario-outaouais-east-central-ontario
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