• Children and Youth
    Children, youth, and young adults are valued members of our faith communities, with much to give and to receive.
  • Clusters and Networks
    Resources for creating or joining a cluster or network.
  • Disability and Inclusion
    We are committed to becoming an open, accessible, and barrier-free church, where there is full participation of people with disabilities.
  • Embracing the Spirit
    New approaches to worship are popping up, or waiting to be developed, across the church. This program aims to nourish their growth.
    • Spur Innovation
      Allow us to help people in your own faith community that have innovative ideas about how to be church in today’s society.
    • Innovation Grants
      People with new ideas for the church can get help to make their dream a reality.
    • How to Grow Your Idea
      Learn more about the three different types of grants.
    • Ongoing Support
      Learn more about the resources available to innovative faith communities and grant recipients.
    • Join the Learning Network
      The Learning Network is a network of people and communities who wish to share ideas, learn from each other’s mistakes, and support innovation in faith communities across the country.
    • Repayable Grants
      For communities of faith that have received grants and are now able to accept a loan.
    • Why Embracing the Spirit?
      Learn more about the change that is happening and the impact measurements.
  • Faith Communities and COVID-19
    Tips and resources for members and congregations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Emergency Funding for Congregations
      The Government of Canada, the General Council, and regional councils are offering support to congregations to manage their finances in this unprecedented time of pandemic.
    • Reopening Churches during COVID-19
      Each council makes decisions on reopening for its areas of responsibility. The governing board of each community of faith should consult with its local public health unit, provincial health ministry, and regional council.
    • Governance during the Pandemic
      Adapting the work of the church—pastoral relations, employment, congregational meetings, and more—during the pandemic.
    • Tools for Worship during COVID-19
      Suggestions on using technology during the COVID-19 pandemic, music copyright, and more.
    • Worship Online during COVID-19
      Many United Church communities of faith are sharing worship services online during COVID-19. Learn how to find or host an online service, tips on technology and copyright, information about online communion and offering, links to prayers, and more.
    • Stewardship, Finances, and COVID-19
      What communities of faith can do right now to manage the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Gender, Sexuality, and Orientation
    We are committed to being a welcoming church that is opposed to discrimination against any person on any basis, including gender and gender identity.
  • Indigenous Ministries
    Indigenous spirituality, leadership, and participation are vital to the life of the United Church.
    • All My Relations
      The Indigenous contribution to the church is honoured by the Mohawk phrase “Akwe Nia'Tetewá:neren”—all my relations—on the crest.
    • Indigenous Communities and Leadership
      Access support to develop property, engage youth, build leaders, and speak out for justice.
    • Healing Fund
      The Healing Fund supports healing initiatives for survivors of the residential school system and its ongoing intergenerational impacts.
    • Calls to the Church
      The Calls to the Church emerged from a process of discernment by the Indigenous church.
    • Day School Settlement Agreement
      Information for survivors about the Day School Settlement Agreement, and how to apply for compensation from the federal government.
    • MMIWG Final Report and Calls for Justice
      Transformative legal and social changes are needed to resolve the crisis that has devastated Indigenous communities across the country.
  • Intercultural Ministries
    The intercultural vision is about more than inclusion—it’s about a radical welcoming that calls all of us to change.
  • Strengthening Congregations
    Our faithful and lively congregations are key witnesses to God's inclusive love in the world.
  • United Church Women (UCW)
    <p>Visit this page to learn more about the UCW’s mission: to love God; foster Christian commitment, faithfulness, and spirituality; and promote respect and love for all God’s creation.</p>