Just Peace Task Force report to 43rd General Council
March 8, 2022
Reports and statements from the 2022 43rd UCC General Council regarding Israel and Palestine
The United Church of Canada’s 44th General Council will consider a number of reports and proposals. Among these is GCE04 Just Peace in Palestine and Israel: A Call to Costly Solidarity from the Executive of the 43rd General Council following up on the report received from the Just Peace Task Group entitled “In Support of Just Peace in Palestine and Israel: A Call to Costly Solidarity.” Here is a message from the UCC on the 'Just Peace' report.
There are a number of other documents to share with you including a response from Canadian rabbis:
Responding to our global partner Kairos Palestine
Just Peace in Israel and Palestine: A call to costly solidarity and a related proposal
A living commitment to the Kairos Palestine "Cry for Hope"
A Rabbinical statement on the United Church of Canada proposals
GSJ is convening a study group to review this report. Contact Teresa or the office to get involved.
What brought you to this congregation? And what keeps you coming?
What draws us together? There is something rather wonderful about the question at the heart of to-day’s Gospel reading. October 28 2026
Please join us, in person or online, this Sunday, Oct 18 as we observe World Food Sunday. Please bring a food donation for Ottawa Public Foods or the Centretown Community Food Bank.
Glebe St James United Church Thanksgiving 2026
Glebe St James Service October 4 2026 Worldwide Communion
Today, we remember that history. We remember Survivors. We remember the children who never returned home. We remember families and communities who continue to live with the consequences.
A special welcome today to Rev. Dr. Bob Fillier of Parkdale United Church who is leading our worship this morning. He's tackling Jonah's pout in his reflection/
We gather knowing that the choices we make each day shape the world we share. Please join us at 10:30 am ET online or in person.
Dear God, Water is a gift from you, help us to care for it, using only what we need, keep it from being polluted. Amen.
July 19 10 AM service at Glebe St James with sister churches Joanne Tanner presiding