Jan 23, 2019 | All News, Church In Action, Committee News, Uncategorized
If you are looking for an action you can take to reduce carbon, cutting out single-use plastic is one step. You can join others who are urging major grocery chains to create a plan to reduce use of plastics. Here are sample letters sent by one household. Sobey letter...Jun 12, 2018 | Church In Action, Notices
A glimpse of social justice ministries of Maritime Conference through the years. This 8-minute video was prepared by the Church in Action Committee for the 93rd Annual Meeting of Maritime Conference in May 2018 and was shown as part of the theme #TrueStory. (film...Jun 12, 2018 | Church In Action, Uncategorized
At the Annual Meeting of Maritime Conference in May 2018 in Sackville, NB, participants heard Sister Maudilia Lopez Cardona describing the impact that Goldcorp’s Marlin Mine has had in San Miguel Ixtahuacan, Guatemala. This is a follow-up letter which asks the...Jun 11, 2018 | Church In Action, Committee News, Uncategorized
Letters have been sent to key government leaders in the area urging them to proceed cautiously before opening doors to “fracking” (hydraulic-fracturing) and onshore shale gas explorations once again. The Environmental Working Group has crafted a letter in...
Sep 10, 2015 | Church In Action, Committee News, Events, Notices
This page is updated regularly with information and links relating to refugee sponsorship and advocacy. First Steps When Considering Sponsorship Two Page Overview – for those exploring refugee sponsorship Detailed Information Resource...
Nov 4, 2014 | Church In Action, News Releases
”Called to Communion, Committed to Justice: The Accra Confession Ten Years Later” On behalf of the United Church of Canada, Laura Hunter, Maritime Conference Minister for Justice and Stewardship, will be attending a global consultation in celebration of the 10th...
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