La rencontre nationale des jeunes francophones du Canada (Ré-unis) brought together young francophones from across Canada for the first time. The event was in Sherbrooke, QC, November 29‒December 1,… continue reading
More than 100 Francophone Youth Attended First-Time United Church Event" href="/news/more-100-francophone-youth-attended-first-time-united-church-event"> Young people fill a large room watching a presentation at the front.
World Council of Churches’ General Secretary hosted by the Canadian Council of Churches on visit to Canada, including a stop at the national office of The United Church of Canada
Visit Strengthens Ties with Canadian Members of WCC" href="/news/visit-strengthens-ties-canadian-members-wcc"> Members of the WCC and CCC meet with the Moderator and other GCO visitors
The birth of the Christ Child among us changed our world forever. So, this Christmas, the Moderator invites us to look around at the signs of change and new life.
Moderator’s Christmas Message 2024" href="/news/moderators-christmas-message-2024">
The National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering met in Winnipeg from November 29 through December 2 for a time of discussion, reflection, and prayer.
Elders Have Set a Path Forward for the Indigenous Church " href="/news/elders-have-set-path-forward-indigenous-church"> Attendees to the National Indigenous Spiritual Council sit in the closing circle
A candlelight vigil on December 1 responded to vandalism of the rainbow steps at an Affirming church in Brighton, Ontario, shortly after the regional council held an inclusive hymn sing on those same… continue reading
Rainbow Steps Vandalized After Inclusive Public Hymn Sing" href="/news/rainbow-steps-vandalized-after-inclusive-public-hymn-sing"> Brian Ostrander, Mayor of Brighton, Ontario, speaks at the vigil
The United Church urges Canada to support peace talks in the Philippines, end military cooperation fueling human rights abuses, and prioritize justice. Join us: Sign the petition for peace and… continue reading
Join the Advocacy for Human Rights in the Philippines" href="/news/join-advocacy-human-rights-philippines"> Large group of people hold up banners and signs urging peace talks in the Philippines.
National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering (NISG) to meet in Winnipeg November 29 to December 1, 2024, to build a shared understanding of leadership and governance.
NISG to Create Framework to Help the Indigenous Church Move Forward" href="/news/nisg-create-framework-help-indigenous-church-move-forward"> Eagle stands on a medicine wheel with a Bible below and a cross above.
In her Advent message, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne reflects on how the Christ child was not born in luxury, but had loving parents and God’s grace. This love is what we hope for with all of those in… continue reading
Moderator’s Advent Message 2024" href="/news/moderators-advent-message-2024">
The East Central Ontario Regional Council of The United Church of Canada put its words into action by extending an invitation to the Brighton community to join them in singing songs of inclusion on… continue reading
Regional Council Raises Voices in Song to Make Bold Statement of Inclusion" href="/news/regional-council-raises-voices-song-make-bold-statement-inclusion"> 40 people in front of a church door with rainbow-painted steps.
A statement to support the work and recommendations of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories occupied since 1967, and to uphold the work of the… continue reading
Canada Must Not Undermine the UN’s Work in the Middle East" href="/news/canada-must-not-undermine-uns-work-middle-east"> A child carrying a blanket walking through rubble in Gaza