As news came on May 28, 2021, that the remains of 215 children were found in a mass unmarked grave on the grounds of the former Kamloops Residential School, we entered into a time of mourning for… continue reading
Kamloops Residential School: A Time for Mourning and Support" href="/news/kamloops-residential-school-time-mourning-and-support"> Rocks on the ground in the shape of the number 215
The United Church of Canada of Canada calls on the Canadian government to exert diplomatic pressure on the Colombia government immediately.
Police violence against Colombian protestors must end now" href="/news/police-violence-against-colombian-protestors-must-end-now"> A man walks past a line of photos of people who have been killed during the Colombian protests of April-May 2021
The United Church of Canada joins other churches and organizations deploring the violence rocking Palestine and Israel, calling for negotiation over bombs and guns.
A call to stop the violence" href="/news/call-stop-violence"> People run from an explosion at nighttime near the Damascus Gate, Jerusalem
Twenty-five Canadian civil society groups including The United Church of Canada have written to Prime Minister Trudeau to call for an end to the government’s complicit silence regarding the social… continue reading
Silence of Canadian Government on Crisis in Haiti Must End" href="/news/silence-canadian-government-crisis-haiti-must-end"> Image: Huge crowds flood the street demanding the resignation of the Haitian president,in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Feb. 28, 2021
The United Church of Canada apologizes for the past practice of separating unmarried mothers from their children in maternity homes.
Apology for Past Adoption Practices" href="/news/apology-past-adoption-practices"> Rows of baby cradles covered with white sheets in this black and white archival photo from a maternity ward.
The United Church aspires to become an anti-racist church, creating a new position to help that happen.
Church Makes Historic Declaration to Become Anti-Racist" href="/news/church-makes-historic-declaration-become-anti-racist"> Logo of the 43rd General Council with the words Risking Faith, Daring Hope

United Property Resource Corporation has been established to meet the growing need for professional real estate development and management expertise for communities of faith and non-profits across…

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United Property Resource Corporation Unlocks Real Estate Assets" href="/news/united-property-resource-corporation-unlocks-real-estate-assets"> Logo: United Property Resource Corporation (UPRC)

   The 43rd General Council’s electronic meeting on June 20,2020, received as new business the proposal Towards an Anti-Racist Denomination.   

Executive Starts Work to Become Anti-Racist Denomination" href="/news/executive-starts-work-become-anti-racist-denomination"> "Hands Up for Peace!" mural in St. Louis, Missouri.

 The General Council Executive issued a statement on June 18, 2020, confirming unequivocally that Black Lives Matter to The United Church of Canada.  

Black Lives Matter in the United Church" href="/news/black-lives-matter-united-church"> A raised fist inside the outline of the United Church crest. Text on image says "United against Racism."

The 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…

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Celebrating Pride in the United Church" href="/news/celebrating-pride-united-church"> A minister stands in front of a church altar decorated for a Pride celebration with rainbows.