Join us this Lent for Kitchen Conversations with the Moderator
February 02, 2026
Featuring guests from across the church in conversation with the Moderator, the six-part video series exploring food, faith, and community debuts on Shrove Tuesday, February 17.
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United Church Marks International Development Week: Hope Through Accompaniment
February 01, 2026
Join us in marking International Development Week 2026 (February 1–7). We will be sharing stories from work with Mission and Service and Canadian Foodgrains Bank partners.
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Moderator Offers Solidarity to US Partners and Greenland Bishop
January 27, 2026
The Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath sends notes of solidarity to American full communion partners and to the bishops of Greenland and National Council of Churches in Denmark
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Black History Month Resources Available Year-Round
January 26, 2026
Communities of faith can access United Church resources for Black History Month in February and anti-racism materials year-round, including the “Here from the Beginning” Centennial exhibition.
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United Church Commits to Engaging UN Second Decade for People of African Descent
January 22, 2026
Anti-racism and anti-Black racism require long-term and faithful efforts, says Anti-Racism and Equity Lead; 45th General Council agreed to process and follow-up for an apology to the African Diaspora for enslavement and legacies of enslavement in Canada.
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Faith and Football Ministry Scores with Francophone Youth
January 20, 2026
Seventy-four youth from five provinces attended the second annual National Youth Gathering at the Five Oaks Centre in Paris, Ontario in December 2025, organized by The United Church of Canada's Ministries in French.
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Bruce McLeod, 25th Moderator of The United Church of Canada, Dies at Age 96
January 13, 2026
Rev. Dr. McLeod served as Moderator of the United Church from 1972–1974. He was seen by some as the church's voice for a new generation. He is survived by his wife, Rev. Joyce Kelly, and two daughters, Laura and Margaret.
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United Church and Latin American Partners Condemn US Actions in Venezuela
January 08, 2026
The United Church of Canada joins Latin American, ecumenical, and full communion partners in condemning the American administration’s illegal actions in Venezuela on January 3. Join partners in urging the Canadian government to do the same.
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Christmas Blessings
December 23, 2025
The General Council Office wishes you peace and joy this Christmas season. We are now closed for the holidays and will be back at work on Friday, January 2, 2026.
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Shooting at Hanukkah Event Denounced; Prayers for all Jewish Communities
December 15, 2025
The United Church of Canada denounces the horrific shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Australia and lifts prayers for Jewish communities
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