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
- Volunteer and Raise Your Voice in Solidarity with the Grassy Narrows Community August 28, 2026On September 23, Grassy Narrows youth, leaders and community members will travel 1,700 km to Toronto—and they are asking thousands of us to show up. The community has been devastated by mercury… continue reading
- Children of Al-Taybeh Live in Fear from Settler Harassment and Violence August 17, 2026As last remaining Christian village in West Bank surrounded by Israeli settlements and undergoing harassment and terror from settler incursions, Latin Parish priest pleads for help; says children are… continue reading
- 40th Anniversary of Church Apology to Indigenous Peoples Commemorated in Sudbury August 17, 2026Speakers present included participants in the original Apology and The Very Rev. Dr. Stan McKay; participants gathered to remember, witness, and recommit to the words of the Apology with presence and… continue reading
- Over Five Hundred Youth Attend Collective 2026 in St. Catharines, Ontario August 12, 2026An exciting week ahead for 500 youth meeting at Collective 2026, as former CFL player J.R. LaRose offers keynote address; Moderator, General Secretary, and international guests will also participate
- One Year Later: Living into the Apology to 2S and LGBTQIA+ Communities August 7, 2026Reflecting a year after the apology last August 8, faith communities create spaces for honest reflection, meaningful dialogue, and deeper engagement to live out the apology. An apology, while… continue reading