Rowntree Memorial United Church, London, On

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In 2025, Canada deported a record breaking 23,160 foreign nationals. ( CBC news) . The vast majority of these were failed refugee claimants, with only about 7% removals stemming from criminal charges, 

 The United Church has responded to this Trump-style government action in many ways; The UCC web site  asks readers to raise you voice when our government denies hearings for asylum seekers. 

The United Church Migrant Justice Network notes:  

• Refugees strengthen Canada’s workforce and are more likely than Canadian-born workers to be employed in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, and skilled trades.
• Refugee employment earnings increase steadily over time, with median earnings rising by more than 30% in the first ten years after arrival.
• More than 80% of refugees become Canadian citizens, reflecting a strong commitment to participating fully in Canadian society.
• Refugees contribute not only through work, but also through volunteerism, community leadership, and civic engagement.
• What can you do ? Write and or call you MP – and ask why our government has gone from welcoming immigrants to deporting them.  

Click here for the link to the Aug 16th  service

In September 2024, Ontario Premier Doug Ford stood before the cameras at a new housing construction site in Cobourg, Ont., and said that the homeless needed to get off their “A-S-S and start working.” 

Greg Cook, a longtime outreach worker at Sanctuary Toronto, a homeless drop-in centre, says that the Ford government is trying to re frame addictions and mental health as an individual responsibility, rather than a community one.

Click here for the link to the complete story.

Every Tuesday, 7-830,   Knit Happens !   Ask Rev. Wendy to send you the link or call the office ( 519-432-8075) for her info , if you are interested in attending for conversation as crafting (not just knitting) is optional. 

 

 

 

 

ELUCO news ; Every Sunday please  bring in non-perishable food donations for ELUCO’s food cupboard at Sandford and Huron St. Please leave them in bin inside the glass doors.   ELUCO needs our help due to increased demand- please consider donating money, visit their web site at www.eluco.ca . 

Also for ELUCO news, Rowntree is again asking for donations of backpacks and school supplies. Please leave them in the front of the sanctuary.

We still have Cranberry, Strawberry, and Orange/Spice jams available – please call the office @ 519-432-8075 or 519 -878-0340 to arrange pickup.

3 Reminders

Please come out to hear our organist, Ryan Baxter, as he performs Moon Songs by Indigenous composer Beverley McKiver and explains the process of this set of pieces. Aug 22 at 3 pm at the  Moscovich Recital Hall at Western 

In recognition of our final summer shared worship with Dundas St. United, we are hosting a Potluck lunch following worship Aug 30.  

The United Church reminds us all to keep your vaccinations up-to-date. This goes for flu, covid and RSV. Check with your doctor or pharmacy for their recommendations