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Friday, December 9, 2011

Emergency Needs Pool of the Justice and Reconciliation Fund of the United Church of Canada - PLEASE SHARE WIDELY
application/pdf iconAttawapiskat Joint Statement - 8 Dec 2011.pdf
Below you will find a statement issued by the National Office of the United Church of Canada regarding our initial support of the Canadian Red Cross Society’s emergency response to the... Read more »

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Book Announcement: The United Church of Canada: A History
application/pdf iconThe United Church of Canada A History.pdf
Readers say, "The publication of The United Church of Canada: A History should be noted as a significant milestone in the documentation and exploration of the history of Christianity in Canada.... Read more »

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

for circulation
application/msword iconCommunications and Public Relations Division revived.doc
Greetings Ailsa, Ellen, Barb, Margaret, Ed, Pat, Nancy and Marianne Could you please circulate the attached notice to all congregations within your Presbytery along with a request that they circulate... Read more »

Monday, December 5, 2011

KAIROS Christmas Appeal
application/pdf iconKAIROS XMAS.pdf
I’m sure I don’t need to explain to anyone the value of the social justice work that KAIROS undertakes on our behalf, both here at home in Canada, and around the globe. Likewise, I’... Read more »
Survey on Effective Leadership and Simplification of Church Processes
> In May 2010, the Executive of the General Council directed the General > Secretary to develop proposals that simplify church processes and move > of some or all pastoral relations... Read more »
Congregational Directors & Officers Insurance Program
application/pdf iconLetter & DO Information Form.pdf
Please find attached copy of my letter that was sent out to congregations that are not on UCC Protect including the one page D&O form that must be completed by congregations and submitted to Hub... Read more »
Rainbow Camp
This is why we need the Rainbow Camp – please take a moment to check out this video….. http://youtu.be/TdkNn3Ei-Lg Join us for our first Rainbow Camp! This is a unique opportunity for... Read more »

Monday, November 28, 2011

Five Oaks November Newsletter and J to B
application/pdf iconTake Five with Five Oaks November 2011.pdf
application/msword iconJ2B flyer 2011.doc
Dear Friends: Attached is the monthly Five Oaks newsletter.  If you are part of a network (Presbytery or congregation for e.g.), please distribute it.  For those who prefer to distribute it... Read more »

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Moderator's Advent message
> Dear Friends, > > When my thoughts turn to Advent, I often recall a remarkable worship > service on a first Sunday of Advent many years ago. > > At the time, good friends Bob and... Read more »
Brief Online Congregational Accessibility Survey
Greetings friends, > > The United Church of Canada strives to be a welcoming church. Jesus > said "Whoever welcomes this child in my name welcomes me, and whoever > welcomes me... Read more »