The group is mandated to consider ways congregations can engage with the United Nations Second International Decade for People of African Descent, and to name realities of anti-Black racism and… continue reading
Church Legacies for People of African Descent Working Group Gathers in Montreal" href="/news/church-legacies-people-african-descent-working-group-gathers-montreal"> Eight people, five Black and three White, standing and sitting in church pews
Moderator Rev. Kimberly Heath shares a personal reflection on participating in the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony on Parliament Hill.
Carrying the Memorial Cloth: An Orange Shirt Day Reflection" href="/news/carrying-memorial-cloth-orange-shirt-day-reflection">
Partners meeting with United Church of Canada communities of faith, Canadian partners, ecumenical and civil society organizations, and Canadian government officials
Global South LGBTQIA+ Partners to Visit Canada September 28 to October 6" href="/news/global-south-lgbtqia-partners-visit-canada-september-28-october-6"> A group of African people sit around a long table in a board room having a discussion
Indigenous-Racialized youth and young scholars share wisdom and learn about each other’s identities, cultures, and spirituality while decentering colonial narratives
Program for Youth and Young Adults Mixes Identity, Culture, and Spirituality " href="/news/program-youth-and-young-adults-mixes-identity-culture-and-spirituality"> 10 youth post for a photo energetically, with one being held across the middle by all
On August 12, 10 people were handed removal orders after being identified at a protest in Calgary, the first time Canada’s federal immigration enforcement has targeted people at a protest. The United… continue reading
Migrants Have the Right to Protest Without Fear" href="/news/migrants-have-right-protest-without-fear"> A graphic showing protest signs in support of migrants with informational text
On September 23, Grassy Narrows youth, leaders and community members will travel 1,700 km to Toronto—and they are asking thousands of us to show up. The community has been devastated by mercury… continue reading
Volunteer and Raise Your Voice in Solidarity with the Grassy Narrows Community" href="/news/volunteer-and-raise-your-voice-solidarity-grassy-narrows-community"> A crowd marches in support of the community of Grassy Narrows
As last remaining Christian village in West Bank surrounded by Israeli settlements and undergoing harassment and terror from settler incursions, Latin Parish priest pleads for help; says children are… continue reading
Children of Al-Taybeh Live in Fear from Settler Harassment and Violence" href="/news/children-al-taybeh-live-fear-settler-harassment-and-violence"> An easter procession outdoors attended by Palestinians
Speakers present included participants in the original Apology and The Very Rev. Dr. Stan McKay; participants gathered to remember, witness, and recommit to the words of the Apology with presence and… continue reading
40th Anniversary of Church Apology to Indigenous Peoples Commemorated in Sudbury" href="/news/40th-anniversary-church-apology-indigenous-peoples-commemorated-sudbury"> Several dozen people gather at desks in a large room with vaulted timber ceilings.
An exciting week ahead for 500 youth meeting at Collective 2026, as former CFL player J.R. LaRose offers keynote address; Moderator, General Secretary, and international guests will also participate
Over Five Hundred Youth Attend Collective 2026 in St. Catharines, Ontario" href="/news/over-five-hundred-youth-attend-collective-2026-st-catharines-ontario">
Reflecting a year after the apology last August 8, faith communities create spaces for honest reflection, meaningful dialogue, and deeper engagement to live out the apology. An apology, while… continue reading
One Year Later: Living into the Apology to 2S and LGBTQIA+ Communities" href="/news/one-year-later-living-apology-2s-and-lgbtqia-communities"> 2S and LGBTQIA+ apology service 2026