Beliefs

The United Church of Canada has developed an immense body of policy related to social, political, and ecological issues. These policies speak of how to live out our faith in light of the challenges the world faces at any given time.

The aim of this section is to provide current policy statements of the church for congregations, members, and interested persons, not an exhaustive listing of all social, political, and ecological statements since 1925. Please note also that this section is in development and does not yet contain all of the policies that have been identified for inclusion.

If you wish to do research on the historical positions of the church or obtain a full record of United Church governing body statements and motions, please refer to the United Church Archives* website.

Aboriginal Peoples

• Aboriginal Rights
• Justice and Right Relations
• Native Curriculum
• Residential Schools

Ecology

• Biotechnology and Genetics
• Climate Change
• Energy
• Food, Agriculture, and Fisheries
• General
• Water

Economic Justice

• Economic and Community Development
• Employment and Labour Relations
• Ethical Investment
• Food, Agriculture, and Fisheries
• Gambling and Gaming
• Globalization
• Housing
• Poverty & Social Security
• Taxation

Foreign Policy and Country Specific

• Foreign Policy

Health

• Biotechnology and Genetics
• Health Care
• HIV/AIDS
• Infant Feeding

Human Rights

• Racial Justice
• Religious Rights And Freedom
• Sexual Orientation

Peace and Reconciliation

• Nuclear Abolition
• Peace and Disarmament

Social and Cultural Issues

• Abortion
• Birth Control
• Children
• Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations
• Education
• Gender Justice
• Restorative and Criminal Justice