On March 24-26, The United Church of Canada invites participation from across the country in Lenten actions calling for a guaranteed livable income to be established by the federal government.
Lenten Action for a Guaranteed Livable Income" href="/news/lenten-action-guaranteed-livable-income">
The 44th General Council has authorized a remit on removing structural barriers so that the Indigenous Church can determine its place and structure within the United Church.
Establishing an Autonomous National Indigenous Organization" href="/news/establishing-autonomous-national-indigenous-organization"> The hands of someone wearing a minister's stole and another person wearing an Indigenous shawl are clasped.
Ideas for marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
10 More Ways to Work Towards Anti-Racism" href="/news/10-more-ways-work-towards-anti-racism"> The words International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in white against 5 different-coloured vertical bars on a black square. The words Stop Racism! appear below the bars.
Moderator Carmen Lansdowne’s PIE Day message invites everyone to commit to taking another faithful step to embody the expansive love of God for Two Spirit or LGBTQIA+ people.
Moderator’s PIE Day Message 2023" href="/news/moderators-pie-day-message-2023">
With deep remorse and grief, The United Church of Canada acknowledges the truth at the Alberni residential institution, which was run by the United Church.
Response to the Phase One Findings at the Alberni Residential Institution" href="/news/response-phase-one-findings-alberni-residential-institution"> Sproat Lake in Port Alberni under a calm blue sky
Truths have been shared by the Tseshaht Nation today. The United Church of Canada acknowledges and is saddened by what we have heard.
Initial Statement on the Findings at Port Alberni Residential Institution" href="/news/initial-statement-findings-port-alberni-residential-institution"> Burning Tall white candle in clear glass jar sits on a cloth with the four Indigenous colours of black, white, yellow, and red.
The United Church of Canada joins in the global call to hold the government of the Philippines accountable for its human rights violations.
United Church Stands with Filipino Human Rights Defenders" href="/news/united-church-stands-filipino-human-rights-defenders"> A row of 7 black-and-white photos of people above the words Free Jen Awingan! Drop the trumped-up charges against 7 Northern Luzon activists!
Deep gratitude to all who have taken leadership in the 10,000 Signature Korea Peace Appeal, with special mention to the Korea Peace Appeal Champions, numerous communities of faith, and the Korean… continue reading
Korean Partners Acknowledge United Church Korea Peace Appeal Campaign" href="/news/korean-partners-acknowledge-united-church-korea-peace-appeal-campaign">
The United Church of Canada joins with 250 organizations from 29 countries to call on the Salvadoran government to drop the charges against leading Water Defenders arrested on January 11 and advocate… continue reading
United Church Calls for Release of Water Defenders" href="/news/united-church-calls-release-water-defenders"> A crowd of people hold up yellow and black signs saying Libertad por los lideres comunitarios in front of an office building.
As the United Church embraces a new Call and Vision, and makes Growth a key priority, the denominational office will integrate the expertise, energy, and ethos of its semi-autonomous innovation arm—… continue reading
EDGE Network Moves to Central Role" href="/news/edge-network-moves-central-role"> Outline of an abstract fish divided into parts labelled, front head to tail, Growth, Justice, Climate, Leadership, Indigenous Pathways, and Common Good.