We now stand at a crucial time in the life of the church, and the history of Canada, when we can see the journey through. For more than thirty years, the United Church and Indigenous peoples have been on a journey towards mutuality, respect and equity. Towards reconciliation. Towards justice.

Get Over It? Or Confront It?

Sara Stratton writes that the path to true reconciliation and understanding requires an honest confrontation of the past.

Memorial Prayer for Children of This Land

A prayer for the launch of the memorial register honouring children who died at residential schools (TRC Call to Action 72) on September 30, 2019…

The Reconciliation Totem by James Hart

Memorial Register of Missing Children

   A memorial register honouring children who died at residential schools (TRC Call to Action 72) will be launched on September 30, 2019…

Photo of an eagle feather held up during ceremonies marking the release of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women report in Gatineau, June 3, 2019

Let This Be the Last Inquiry

Moderator Rev. Dr. Richard Bott and the Rev. Maggie Dieter respond to the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered…

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Red, white, black, yellow cloth strips, braided together

Mark the Residential Schools Apology Anniversary in Prayer

Braiding Reconciliation Prayer, inspired by a teaching shared by Youth Forum at General Council, marks 20th anniversary of 1998 Apology.