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Act now to end Canadian support of the Philippines' counter-terrorism campaign

June 09, 2023

Call on the Canadian government to stop supporting the Government of the Philippines’ counter-terrorism campaign.

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People fill an arena in a black and white photo from 1925. The words "100 years in 2025" are on a red background below.

Centennial Celebrations Committee Begins Work

June 09, 2023

The 100th anniversary of church union is June 10, 2025. Find out more about what’s happening leading up to the Centennial and beyond.

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Artist's rendering of future development at St. Luke's United Church, Toronto: a historic church building with a modern building attached.

Kindred Works in Spotlight for Re-Imagining Rental Housing

June 06, 2023

Feature on Forbes.com describes the company as “new and innovative” and “offering a tangible solution” to the climate and housing crisis.

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Statement on Pride Month

June 05, 2023

We wish the Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ community, wherever they live, a happy Pride Month.

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Statement on the wildfires burning across Canada

June 02, 2023

The United Church of Canada is deeply concerned about the wildfires raging across our nation.

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The United Church of Canada Mourns Dr. Agnes Abuom

June 02, 2023

The United Church of Canada joins with the global ecumenical movement and member churches of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in mourning the loss of Dr. Agnes Abuom.

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Statement on anti-LGBTQIA+ bill in Uganda

May 29, 2023

The United Church of Canada joins with other civil society organizations in Canada to denounce the anti-LGBTQIA+ bill that passed recently in Uganda.

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Committed to Climate Action: The 2021-2022 Sustainability Report

April 20, 2023

For Earth Week 2023, the United Church is pleased to share our new Sustainability Report for 2021-2022!

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United Church of Canada grants to align with the Call and Vision

March 28, 2023

During 2023, the church will be conducting a review of all its grants and granting functions.

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United Church hosts “Rated-R” gathering with Asian partners

March 23, 2023

The United Church of Canada gathered with partners in Asia for a consultation on dignity, inclusion, and belonging for LGBTQIA+ communities.

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