Statement on Canada’s Conditional Recognition of a Palestinian State
September 23, 2025
Prime Minister Carney's announcement of Canada's conditional recognition of a Palestinian State on September 21, 2025 is a small step in the right direction
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25 Years of Interfaith Action in Creating Sustainable Communities Across Canada
September 22, 2025
Founded by two United Church ministers, Faith & the Common Good celebrates a quarter century of faith-based sustainability and resilience projects
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The United Church formally adopts the Jerusalem Definition of Antisemitism
September 16, 2025
Recalled session of the 45th General Council passed several proposals on Palestine and Israel, affirming the direction and work already undertaken by the General Council Office.
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A Litany of Invitation for the Church from GC45, Calgary
September 13, 2025
A litany of invitation has been issued from 45th General Council as a daring invitation to the church.
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Hope and Justice on the Line: Duterte at International Criminal Court
September 09, 2025
On September 23, the ICC will decide whether former Philippine President Duterte faces trial for crimes against humanity. The United Church of Canada calls for justice, solidarity with victims, and upholding of the rule of law.
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Open Letters on Gaza Highlight Government Double Standard
September 05, 2025
The United Church of Canada signed on to two open letters to the Prime Minister and government ministers to press for sanctions against Israel for weaponizing food as a tool of war, and to demand urgent action on family reunification for Gazans.
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A Summer of Welcome at 100 Tables from Coast to Coast
September 02, 2025
Over 100 United Church communities of faith extended a radical welcome to their neighbours as part of the 100 Tables initiative. Hear some of their stories.
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Apology Offered Today by the United Church to 2S and LGBTQIA+ Communities
August 08, 2025
As the second day of the 45th General Council opened today, an apology was offered to 2S and LGBTQIA+ communities in a special livestreamed and in-person worship service at Knox United Church in Calgary, AB.
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Statement on Canada’s Recognition of a Palestinian State
August 01, 2025
This week, Prime Minister Carney made a welcome statement recognizing Palestine as a state. He did not address the ongoing genocide, occupation by Israel, or its disregard for international law, which are crucial to justice and freedom for Palestine.
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Canada Post Stamp Celebrates Origin of “Two-Spirit” at Sandy-Saulteaux Centre
August 01, 2025
The United Church congratulates the Two-Spirit community on the 35th anniversary of the gathering where the groundbreaking term was introduced
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