Together with Faith in the City the Shining Waters Regional Council endorsed the campaign led by the Urban Alliance on Race Relations called ‘United Against Islamophobia’ in support of the Ontario Bill 83 recognizing January 29th as a Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia in Ontario. Find the full text of Bill 83, introduced March 19th, on the Legislative Assembly website.
United Church of Canada News
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- National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering to Meet on Traditional Algonquin Land July 9, 2026Join in prayer as Indigenous communities of faith gather in Ottawa from July 15–19 for the National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering. “Our New Day” is a sacred time of worship, ceremony, community… continue reading
- Queer Youth of Faith Day Calls the Church from Welcome to Witness June 28, 2026Queer Youth of Faith Day offers a moment of listening, courage, and renewed commitment for communities across the church
- Feast of Creation adopted for trial use by the Consultation on Common Texts June 24, 2026Ecumenical collaboration results in proposal by Consultation on Common Texts to add the festival of ‘Creation in Christ,’ also known as ‘Feast of Creation,’ to the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) for… continue reading
- Innovation and Collaboration Ignite “Reimagining Theological Education” Project June 22, 2026A bold new chapter in theological education is underway—driven by collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to equipping leaders for a changing world