The United Church affirms that all humans are made in the image of God and welcomes people of all gender identities into full membership and ministry. Many church ministries are affirming but stories of heartache and healing continue to unfold. Read thefull blog post.
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JUSTICE NEWS AND RESOURCES
Join in the Mass Blanket Exercise
June 2nd is the first anniversary of the TRC Calls to Action. To advocate for Educating for Reconciliation, KAIROS is holding Mass Blanket Exercises at provincial legislatures. You are invited to participate in this meaningful act of public witness.
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Concerned for Climate Justice
You are invited to sign up for periodic email updates through Concerned for Climate Justice. This network will serve as a resource for your efforts, and strengthen our role as a faith community seeking to live with respect in creation.
[Photo: William Warby, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)]
Emmanuel College: On Belief
Emmanuel College’s new podcast On Belief deals with issues of religion in the public sphere. Podcasts will be posted by the 15th of each month. Listen to the first edition and learn more about what On Belief is all about.
[Photo: Kaitlin Bardswich / The United Church of Canada]
MINISTRIES, NETWORKS, AND PARTNERS
MiningWatch Canada
MiningWatch Canada invites you to theirAnnual Seminar on April 14, 2016 in Ottawa: “Taken to the Tribunals: Why International Investment Treaties are Bad for the Environment, Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, and Democracy.”
Going Deeper: Poverty & Human Rights
Poverty is not a choice. It is created by the political, social, and economic decisions of others. The United Nations recognizes poverty as a human rights violation. Support Canada Without Poverty, KAIROS, Citizens for Public Justice, and others in your community who are addressing poverty.