2025 Climate Motivators Meet Ahead of Epic Cross-country Train Journey
July 17, 2025
Ten climate motivators, a coordinator, two supervisors, and GCO staff met at Five Oaks, Paris, ON, last week. Four United Church youth climate motivators will travel by train from Ontario to General Council 45 in Alberta in August.
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Calling All Leaders: 40 Days on Anti-Racism Returns in October
July 16, 2025
40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism—the United Church’s popular education and action program—returns in October 2025. A package of materials for congregational leaders will be available the week of September 8.
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Triennial Alvin Dixon Walk/Run kicks off August 10 during 45th General Council
July 14, 2025
Join United Church people across the country to have fun and raise money for the Alvin Dixon Memorial Bursary Fund, supporting Indigenous students entering or continuing post-secondary education or study at religious and spiritual centres.
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Taybeh, Cradle of Christian Faith in Ramallah, Threatened by Illegal Settlers
July 11, 2025
Call your MP to assert pressure on Prime Minister Mark Carney to uphold the religious freedom and other human rights of Palestinians who resist forced displacement and dispossession by settlers and the Israeli government.
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Seven Awarded Coronation Medal for Interfaith Work
July 04, 2025
Seven individuals awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for their work through the United Church in fostering respect of religious traditions in Canada and interfaith cooperation.
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United Church Affirms Global Witness at WCC Central Committee Meeting
July 03, 2025
The United Church of Canada joins global ecumenical partners in marking key commitments from the WCC Central Committee gathering in South Africa, including bold calls for justice in Palestine and urgent action on climate.
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Terror Attack Targets Christian Orthodox Worshippers Praying in Damascus Church
June 25, 2025
The United Church of Canada supports the statements of the Canadian Council of Churches and World Council of Churches condemning the bombing at St. Elias Church near Damascus, Syria, on June 22.
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45th General Council Is Now Open
June 24, 2025
Five ordained ministers from across Canada confirmed for next Moderator, as opening session of 45th General Council finishes on Sunday. Learning sessions scheduled for June 28.
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The United Church of Canada Condemns the United States’ Attack on Iran
June 23, 2025
Canada must seek an urgent meeting of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to act under the UNGA Uniting for Peace resolution.
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General Council to Present Apology to 2S and LGBTQIA+ Communities on August 8
June 19, 2025
A special worship service to offer a living apology to 2S and LGBTQIA+ communities to be held at 9 am MT on Friday, August 8 at Knox United Church, Calgary, Alberta. Service will be livestreamed.
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