New Terms of Reference and process of nomination for a new National Indigenous Council are introduced, and an invitation extended to all Indigenous communities of faith to help discern new council… continue reading
NIEC Initiates Process to Re-Establish a National Indigenous Council" href="/news/niec-initiates-process-re-establish-national-indigenous-council"> A river rushing by in a forest.
Housing is recognized as a human right in Canada. Yet, Indigenous and racialized people still face race-based discrimination in housing.
On National Housing Day, November 22, Spotlight Racial Discrimination in Housing" href="/news/national-housing-day-november-22-spotlight-racial-discrimination-housing"> A family next to text that says, "Adequate, accessible and affordable housing for all"
The United Church of Canada voices concern over Canada-Philippines military agreement; calls for transparency, peace, and human rights protections
Work Towards Just Peace in the Philippines" href="/news/work-towards-just-peace-philippines"> A mural depicting a modern scene of Jesus and apostles
United Church participates with KAIROS Canada in a global, women-led delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) and the People’s Summit in Belém, Brazil, from November 10–21.
Indigenous Delegates at COP30 to Represent Turtle Island and United Church" href="/news/indigenous-delegates-cop30-represent-turtle-island-and-united-church"> A graphic advertising Indigenous participation in COP30.
As the Government of Canada releases the 2025 federal budget, The United Church of Canada urges public spending that reflects our collective moral responsibility to nurture a just, equitable, and… continue reading
Bold Investment Needed to Advance Equity, Human Rights, and Climate Justice" href="/news/bold-investment-needed-advance-equity-human-rights-and-climate-justice"> Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario.
The United Church of Canada welcomes yesterday’s announcement of renewed federal funding to advance equality and build safer, more inclusive communities for women, girls, and 2S and LGBTQIA+ people… continue reading
The United Church Welcomes Federal Commitment to Advance Equality and Inclusion " href="/news/united-church-welcomes-federal-commitment-advance-equality-and-inclusion"> The rainbow-coloured pride flag flies against a blue sky
The 18-year-old Climate Motivator, whose climate activism efforts have included successfully advocating against fossil fuel expansion, was recognized at a benefit event on September 25 in Toronto
United Church Youth Activist Matthew Tyhurst Given UN Environmental Action Award" href="/news/united-church-youth-activist-matthew-tyhurst-given-un-environmental-action-award"> A young man in a suit receives a plaque from another man in a suit at an awards ceremony.
United Church leaders’ expertise valued by global ecumenical partners at meetings of the World Communion of Reformed Churches and the World Council of Churches
For Church Leaders, Deep Spirituality and Daring Justice are Global Actions" href="/news/church-leaders-deep-spirituality-and-daring-justice-are-global-actions"> A man in mid-speech holds up a book, sitting down before a laptop with a United Church sticker on it at a desk.
On World Food Day, The United Church of Canada highlights urgent calls for food justice for Palestinians in Gaza.
World Food Day: Food Justice and Solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza " href="/news/world-food-day-food-justice-and-solidarity-palestinians-gaza"> A group of Palestinian children await food, as it is being scooped out of a large pot.
Join with partners to pray and hope for a just, sustained peace in Palestine and Israel. The work is not done; we continue to urge a two-way arms embargo on Israel and an end to Israel’s military… continue reading
The United Church Cautiously Optimistic About Latest Ceasefire Plan" href="/news/united-church-cautiously-optimistic-about-latest-ceasefire-plan"> An olive tree on a hill