Interfaith Relations

Bearing Faithful Witness is an attempt to steer a new direction in United Church/Jewish relations. In August 2003, the 38th General Council approved the final report.

Bearing Faithful Witness: The Final Report with Statement

This report approved at the 38th General Council, 2003, contains the statement on United Church/Jewish relations.

Bearing Faithful Witness: United Church-Jewish Relations Today

The original study document (1997) proposed guidelines for the relationship with Jews and Judaism and for the related interpretation of Scripture within The United Church of Canada.

A Service of Worship Celebrating United Church-Jewish Relations

This service is intended for general use in United Church congregations during Ordinary Time but may be adapted for use in other seasons.

Notes on a Service of Worship Celebrating United Church-Jewish Relations

These notes are provide information which may be shared with the congregation in study, reflection or worship.

Additional Resources for Worship

Resources include some additional prayers selected from Celebrate God's Presence and the contemporary Jewish source Gates of Prayer: The New Union Prayerbook; resources for the celebration of communion, selected with due sensitivity to the context and purpose of this service; and a select bibliography of theological and liturgical resources to support the spirit of this and similar services.