As Pride season continues, hate incidents, assault, hostility and pushback in communities across the nation are on the rise, and some of these incidents go unreported and/or undocumented. The United Church of Canada is beginning to collate information on these incidents, to map out patterns and also to encourage reporting, create awareness, and support advocacy initiatives. Unfortunately many congregations and other ministries have already experienced anti-2SLGBTQIA+ pushback. The regional...
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Feedback on a draft apology to members of the 2S and LGBTQIA+ communities by The United Church of Canada The United Church of Canada’s Apology Task Group invites feedback on a draft apology to members of the 2S and LGBTQIA+ communities harmed by The United Church of Canada. This is a part of the United Church’s commitment to continued learning, reconciliation and action. A volunteer apology task group was appointed in November 2023, to draft an intentional living apology that moves beyond a...
All invited to celebrate the retirement of ARW, HF, WOW Regional Councils Executive Assistant, Susan Duliban on Friday September 6th from 1 to 3pm at the Regional Council Office 1552 Hwy 6, Waterdown, ON L8N 2Z7 or via Zoom at this link: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/81252105843
We are Hiring! Job Posting: Executive Assistant For Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls, Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils Click here for Job Description: https://united-church.ca/opportunities/executive-assistant Job Number: 24-28 Opening/Closing Date: July 15, 2024 to August 5, 2024 Description The Antler River Watershed, Western Ontario Waterways and Horseshoe Falls Regional Councils are seeking an Executive Assistant on a permanent full-time basis (35 hours per week)....
We’re trying something new. We’re introducing an Ask An Expert series in partnership with the General Council Office. You ask the questions, and we’ll provide the expertise. Who are the experts? Well, it depends on the topic and staff availability. Maybe you want to know more about the insurance partnership between the GCO and Communities of Faith. Or what you do when the local newspaper calls (or when you want to get a good story out). Or what the new government relations officer does. Or...
