In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser, the United Church affirms our solidarity to the collaborative work of advocating for… continue reading
Letter in Response to Decision on Safe Third Country Agreement" href="/news/letter-response-decision-safe-third-country-agreement"> Asylum seekers in Mexico
On this day, World Refugee Day, we recognize the mass movement of people leaving their homes to seek safety, security, and well-being in countries around the world and here in Canada.
Statement for World Refugee Day" href="/news/statement-world-refugee-day"> A line of migrants at the border crossing between Ciudad Juarez and El Paso
Call on the Canadian government to stop supporting the Government of the Philippines’ counter-terrorism campaign.
Act now to end Canadian support of the Philippines' counter-terrorism campaign" href="/news/act-now-end-canadian-support-philippines-counter-terrorism-campaign"> Several people at a protest hold up signs and a banner saying Defend Life & Human Rights
The 100th anniversary of church union is June 10, 2025. Find out more about what’s happening leading up to the Centennial and beyond.
Centennial Celebrations Committee Begins Work" href="/news/centennial-celebrations-committee-begins-work"> People fill an arena in a black and white photo from 1925. The words "100 years in 2025" are on a red background below.
In her message for National Indigenous Peoples Day, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne suggests many ways you and your community of faith can celebrate or recognize this day.
Moderator’s Message for National Indigenous Peoples Day 2023" href="/news/moderators-message-national-indigenous-peoples-day-2023">
Feature on Forbes.com describes the company as “new and innovative” and “offering a tangible solution” to the climate and housing crisis.
Kindred Works in Spotlight for Re-Imagining Rental Housing" href="/news/kindred-works-spotlight-re-imagining-rental-housing"> Artist's rendering of future development at St. Luke's United Church, Toronto: a historic church building with a modern building attached.
We wish the Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ community, wherever they live, a happy Pride Month.
Statement on Pride Month" href="/news/statement-pride-month"> Flag flying on a flagpole in the pride rainbow colours, the transgender colours, and the intersex purple circle.
The United Church of Canada is deeply concerned about the wildfires raging across our nation.
Statement on the wildfires burning across Canada" href="/news/statement-wildfires-burning-across-canada"> A water bomber plane flies through heavy smoke over a suburban community outside Halifax
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.
The United Church of Canada Mourns Dr. Agnes Abuom" href="/news/united-church-canada-mourns-dr-agnes-abuom"> Agnes Abuom stands at a lectern with the World Council of Churches name and logo behind her.
The United Church of Canada joins with other civil society organizations in Canada to denounce the anti-LGBTQIA+ bill that passed recently in Uganda.
Statement on anti-LGBTQIA+ bill in Uganda" href="/news/statement-anti-lgbtqia-bill-uganda"> The rainbow-coloured pride flag flies against a blue sky