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
The United Church of Canada again calls for the immediate and safe release of all remaining hostages, including the dignified and respectful return of the remains of all hostages who have died in… continue reading
Bring Them All Home Now: A Statement for the Second Anniversary of October 7" href="/news/bring-them-all-home-now-statement-second-anniversary-october-7"> The word "Peace" written in sand on a beach with the shore partially visible.
Montreal City Mission, a community ministry of the United Church of Canada based in Montreal since 1910, opens a new office in Quebec City.
Montreal City Mission Opens New Legal Clinic in Quebec City" href="/news/montreal-city-mission-opens-new-legal-clinic-quebec-city"> Montreal City Mission logo
At events honouring residential school survivors, United Church members reflected on the damage of the past and on the way forward
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Events Provide Moment for Reflection" href="/news/national-day-truth-and-reconciliation-events-provide-moment-reflection"> A large crowd of people wearing orange shirts sitting outside of the Canadian Parliament buildings.
The Ottawa community of faith, which includes a number of LGBTQIA+ refugees, is searching for housing solutions as asylum seekers face the end of government-funded housing at hotels
Kitchissippi United Church Members Race to Secure Housing for Asylum Seekers" href="/news/kitchissippi-united-church-members-race-secure-housing-asylum-seekers"> A group of African people, many wearing orange shirts, holding up a pride flag outside of Kitchissippi United Church.
New and returning members of the Executive joined by senior staff leaders as they participate in an orientation to the work of the triennium.
The 45th General Council Executive Meets in Person for Orientation Sept. 25–28" href="/news/45th-general-council-executive-meets-person-orientation-sept-25-28"> Two women set up electronic equipment on a boardroom table.
Zimbabwe Council of Churches, a Mission and Service partner of the United Church, hosts the Canadian Ambassador to Zimbabwe for a two-day field visit.
Zimbabwe Council of Churches Hosts the Canadian Ambassador to Zimbabwe " href="/news/zimbabwe-council-churches-hosts-canadian-ambassador-zimbabwe"> A group of people pose surrounding a solar panel outdoors in Zimbabwe.