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In response to the deteriorating human rights situation there, the United Church of Canada has spoken out about the plight of Palestinians frequently over the decades. One of the actions it has recommended is that faith communities and United Church entities holding investment funds take economic and other measures to draw attention to the occupation of Palestinian lands, and in particular, to illegal settlements.
The Manual of The United Church of Canada, 2022 edition, effective January 1, 2022.
The Manual of The United Church of Canada, 2021 edition, effective March 1, 2021.
We believe God is calling The United Church of Canada to deepen its racial justice work by making a clear and unequivocal commitment to becoming an anti-racist denomination. God’s Spirit continues to move in this time, and calls people in the church to respond to ongoing manifestations of racial injustice in church and in society.
This timeline offers an overview of some key moments of anti-racism work in The United Church of Canada.
People in the United Church have developed anti-racism policies and education programs, worked towards reconciliation and Indigenous justice, adopted the Calls to the Church, and created intercultural policies and initiatives.
In the months since the 2017 United Church report on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) was adopted challenges to the legislation governing MAID have arisen, focussed on: access to MAID for those suffering mental illness; the use of advance directives; and the age at which MAID should be permitted. This statement offers guidance on these issues for people in the United Church engaged in discussion around end-of-life decisions.
Consistent with the previous report, the Theology and Inter-Church Inter-Faith Committee again seeks a reasoned position that accords with our tradition and views the issues through the lens of the previous report, which emphasizes that a decision for MAID must be the result of a free and informed choice.
ROP of the United Church's 43rd General Council, July 21-27, 2018, Oshawa, Ontario.
The Manual of The United Church of Canada, 2019 edition, effective January 1, 2019.
