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The United Church of Canada has released a powerful renewed declaration, "Dreaming a Better World Into Being: For the Sake of God’s Beloved World." Stemming from decisions made at General Council 45 in Calgary, Alberta, the statement renews the church's commitment to justice, peace, the integrity of Creation, and the flourishing of all peoples and the world.

The church raises its voice to call for urgent action on peace and justice issues internationally, including the ongoing genocide and humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, as well as violence in Latin America and tensions on the Korean peninsula.The declaration also addresses the church's own complicity in settler colonialism and urges all levels of Canadian society to defend those Indigenous Peoples most affected by the climate crisis and those without access to clean drinking water.

The statement reiterates the church’s apology to 2S and LGBTQIA+ communities, calling for government action to protect their rights. Other urgent calls for action include addressing the housing and mental health crises, the overdose crisis, increasing polarization, and the erosion of democratic processes.

Read the full statement and learn more about the United Church's call to action for a more just and peaceful world: https://united-church.ca/news/united-church-issues-bold-hopeful-call-action-peace-and-justice

[Image: Participants at General Council 45 assemble at the TELUS Convention Centre, Calgary, Alberta| Image Courtesy of Alan Lai]

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