Human Rights
This Church is a safe place; Human Rights are respected here
The United Church of Canada laments the tragic violence in Tumbler Ridge and holds in prayer the families, loved ones, and entire community who are now living with shock, trauma, and profound loss. It is in moments such as this, we are reminded of our deepest calling as followers of Jesus: to care for one another, to protect the vulnerable, and to seek justice rooted in compassion.
In the wake of this tragedy, The United Church of Canada affirms a simple but essential truth: one person’s actions never define an entire community or identity group. At a time when fear and suspicion can take hold, we call on all people of faith and goodwill to let love, compassion, and our shared humanity lead the way. No community should be judged by the actions of an individual, and no moment of violence should be used to create division or deepen stigma.
We also affirm clearly and without hesitation: trans and nonbinary people and all those who identify as genderqueer and gender-fluid are beloved members of our churches, our families, and our communities. The United Church of Canada has long upheld the sacred worth of all people and continues to work toward communities marked by compassion, justice, and mutual care. That work is especially urgent now.
Every person is a child of God, carrying inherent dignity that cannot be diminished by the actions of another. Violence is never who we are called to be.
Read the full statement: https://united-church.ca/…/united-church-prays-tumbler…
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National Day of Reading began 11 years ago after a first grade teacher received backlash for wanting to read “I am Jazz” by Jazz Jennings to the class.
In response, allies in the community got together and hosted the reading at a local library. HUNDREDS showed up.
Every year since, readings have taken place nationwide to celebrate trans and non-binary youth through LGBTQ+ stories. Learn how you can celebrate: hrc.im/NDOR
The United Church of Canada has committed to engaging with the United Nations Second International Decade for People of African Descent.
“By committing to a second decade as the church, we build on the work we started in the first decade. We affirm our commitment to a long-term project that is consistent with ongoing efforts in anti-racism and anti-Black racism,” says Rev. Adele Halliday, Anti-Racism and Equity Lead for The United Church of Canada.
The United Church’s hopes for the decade will be outlined by a Working Group on Church Legacies for People of African Descent. This working group will continue to deepen our commitments to reparations, reparatory justice, and the 2025 agreement from the 45th General Council to work on a process and related work for an apology from The United Church of Canada to the African Diaspora for enslavement and legacies of enslavement in Canada.
Expressions of interest to contributing to this working group, as well as related groups, are welcomed.
Read the full news announcement to find out more:
https://united-church.ca/…/united-church-commits…#UCCan United Nations Human Rights
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Alex Pretti should be here with us today.
He was an ICU nurse, son, friend, neighbor, rock climber, dog lover, and so much more.
His parents describe him as “a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital.”
Alex was exercising his constitutional right to film and peacefully protest ICE’s presence in Minneapolis. We will not let the Trump administration’s blatant lies hinder the truth or dim Alex’s legacy.
Rest in Power, Alex. 