Our two most recent refugee families, now well-settled “sponsored families”, came from Syria. The families now have independent Canadian lives and, happily for us, continue to be in friendship with us. Two of the children chose to raise money to support the work of First United by creating and selling beaded bracelets and stickers.
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We take individual and political action to protect our planet, biodiversity and mitigate the impact of climate change on humans and our more-than-human relatives. We meet once a month, currently on the third Wednesday, to continue working on current campaigns, plan our next campaign, and support each other in the long-term work of climate justice action.
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To support the work of First United we volunteer in leadership roles and in programmes, raise money, and provide necessities for sheltered, housed and unhoused community members.
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Our Reconciliation Matters Team works to bring awareness of the past, move non-indigenous people to acknowledgement of the harm that has been inflicted by the Indian Residential School System, consider appropriate atonement for the causes, and take action to change behaviour.
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Shaughnessy Heights United Church is an affirming and welcoming community that offers a place for people of all walks of life and at all stages in their faith journey. Whether you’ve been going to church for years, haven’t been in ages, or have never set foot in a church before — from long time believers to the merely curious seekers — we have a place for you.
As an affirming congregation, we are honoured to provide a safe and holy space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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