About

Our Work

To learn about, advocate for, and work toward local and global Christian social and ecological justice.

Our Mandate

-Climate Justice
-Global Justice (Africa, Canadian FoodGrains Bank)
-Justice and Peace in Palestine-Israel
-Poverty in Canada and Globally
-Boomer Spirituality
-Right Relations
– Support one another in our individual social justice passions
– Keep communities of faith informed of current social justice issues and responses
– Network with other individuals and organizations (e.g., United Network for Justice and Peace in Palestine and IsraeI, and Social Justice Network of Ontario), as appropriate, to participate in social justice work
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
The membership will depend on member interest and current issues.
– United Church people with passion and interest in social justice
– Representatives of UCW
– Representatives of social justice interest groups outside the formal United Church structure
COMPOSITION OF NETWORK:
– Chair
– Recording Secretary
– Working Groups (internal appointments according to social justice issues and interest)
Searching for activists with a passion for social justice concerns both locally and globally with the above or other interests.

In light of the mission of the United Church of Canada and its partners, to study, contribute to, and advocate for Christian responses to social justice concerns both locally and globally.
The network will:
– Relate to the Mission and Discipleship Commission of the Antler River Watershed Region of the United Church of Canada
– Discern and identify current social justice issues and organize a variety of action groups to focus on the issues and responses: