As the second day of the 45th General Council opens on Friday, August 8, The United Church of Canada offers an apology for harm caused to 2S and LGBTQIA+ communities within and beyond the church.
2S and LGBTQIA+ Apology from the Church to the Church" href="/news/2s-and-lgbtqia-apology-church-church"> A graphic that reads, "Apology to 2S and LGBTQIA+ Communities" with a United Church logo
Thursdays in Black is rooted in the protests of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, who on Thursdays objected to the policy of disappearing dissidents during the political violence in Argentina between… continue reading
Join the Thursdays in Black Movement Against Gender-Based Violence" href="/news/join-thursdays-black-movement-against-gender-based-violence"> Photo collage and logo for Thursdays in Black at The United Church of Canada
Ten climate motivators, a coordinator, two supervisors, and GCO staff met at Five Oaks, Paris, ON, last week. Four United Church youth climate motivators will travel by train from Ontario to General… continue reading
2025 Climate Motivators Meet Ahead of Epic Cross-country Train Journey" href="/news/2025-climate-motivators-meet-ahead-epic-cross-country-train-journey"> Youth climate motivators pose together outside.
40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism—the United Church’s popular education and action program—returns in October 2025. A package of materials for congregational leaders will be available the week of… continue reading
Calling All Leaders: 40 Days on Anti-Racism Returns in October" href="/news/calling-all-leaders-40-days-anti-racism-returns-october"> The words 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism against an abstract stained-glass background
Join United Church people across the country to have fun and raise money for the Alvin Dixon Memorial Bursary Fund, supporting Indigenous students entering or continuing post-secondary education or… continue reading
Triennial Alvin Dixon Walk/Run kicks off August 10 during 45th General Council" href="/news/triennial-alvin-dixon-walkrun-kicks-august-10-during-45th-general-council"> Close-up photo of Elder Alvin Dixon
Call your MP to assert pressure on Prime Minister Mark Carney to uphold the religious freedom and other human rights of Palestinians who resist forced displacement and dispossession by settlers and… continue reading
Taybeh, Cradle of Christian Faith in Ramallah, Threatened by Illegal Settlers" href="/news/taybeh-cradle-christian-faith-ramallah-threatened-illegal-settlers"> Colourful abstract image of saints
Seven individuals awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for their work through the United Church in fostering respect of religious traditions in Canada and interfaith cooperation.
Seven Awarded Coronation Medal for Interfaith Work " href="/news/seven-awarded-coronation-medal-interfaith-work"> A photograph of both sides of a silver medal featuring the face of King Charles and the King's crest.
The United Church of Canada joins global ecumenical partners in marking key commitments from the WCC Central Committee gathering in South Africa, including bold calls for justice in Palestine and… continue reading
United Church Affirms Global Witness at WCC Central Committee Meeting " href="/news/united-church-affirms-global-witness-wcc-central-committee-meeting"> A large room full of people holding ribbons together that reach across the room.
The United Church of Canada supports the statements of the Canadian Council of Churches and World Council of Churches condemning the bombing at St. Elias Church near Damascus, Syria, on June 22.
Terror Attack Targets Christian Orthodox Worshippers Praying in Damascus Church" href="/news/terror-attack-targets-christian-orthodox-worshippers-praying-damascus-church"> Detail of a Christian fresco in a  Syrian church
Five ordained ministers from across Canada confirmed for next Moderator, as opening session of 45th General Council finishes on Sunday. Learning sessions scheduled for June 28.
45th General Council Is Now Open" href="/news/45th-general-council-now-open"> General Council 45 - Vision and Dreams