The General Council Executive issued a statement on June 18, 2020, confirming unequivocally that Black Lives Matter to The United Church of Canada.
continue readingThe United Church affirms that gender and sexuality are gifts of God. This June, we invite all people of faith to celebrate the lives and ministry of LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit people across the United Church and beyond.
continue reading The Moderator calls the struggle against anti-Black racism to be the work of White members of the church, and the time has come to commit themselves to this work.
continue reading On May 25, 2020, the General Council Executive accepted updates to the church’s statement on Medical Assistance in Dying.
continue reading A memorial register honouring children who died at residential schools (TRC Call to Action 72) will be launched on September 30, 2019.
continue readingBraiding Reconciliation Prayer, inspired by a teaching shared by Youth Forum at General Council, marks 20th anniversary of 1998 Apology.
continue reading Racism and Islamophobia practised by individuals and nations continue to destroy God’s beloved community.
continue reading Bill C-81 represents significant progress in making Canada fully inclusive but could be strengthened.
continue readingUnited Church reflects on guidelines for ethical adoption.
continue reading Join The United Church of Canada and the United Church of Christ USA in promoting recognition, justice, for people of African descent.
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