We wish the Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ community, wherever they live, a happy Pride Month.
Statement on Pride Month" href="/news/statement-pride-month"> Flag flying on a flagpole in the pride rainbow colours, the transgender colours, and the intersex purple circle.
Leaders of Canada’s mainstream Protestant churches met with government officials today in Ottawa to urge Canada to further advocate for a just and lasting peace in Palestine and Israel.
Church leaders urge MPs for stronger advocacy in Palestine and Israel" href="/news/church-leaders-urge-mps-stronger-advocacy-palestine-and-israel"> Seven people from different Canadian denominations and churches sit around a round table.
On the heels of Earth Week, The United Church of Canada released its second Sustainability Report, which highlights the work it is doing to combat the climate crisis through a lens of four climate… continue reading
The United Church of Canada shows marked progress in climate actions" href="/news/united-church-canada-shows-marked-progress-climate-actions"> A garden overflows with growing plants, trellises, and raised beds.
On March 24-26, The United Church of Canada invites participation from across the country in Lenten actions calling for a guaranteed livable income to be established by the federal government.
Lenten Action for a Guaranteed Livable Income" href="/news/lenten-action-guaranteed-livable-income">
The 44th General Council has authorized a remit on removing structural barriers so that the Indigenous Church can determine its place and structure within the United Church.
Establishing an Autonomous National Indigenous Organization" href="/news/establishing-autonomous-national-indigenous-organization"> The hands of someone wearing a minister's stole and another person wearing an Indigenous shawl are clasped.
Ideas for marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
10 More Ways to Work Towards Anti-Racism" href="/news/10-more-ways-work-towards-anti-racism"> The words International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in white against 5 different-coloured vertical bars on a black square. The words Stop Racism! appear below the bars.
With deep remorse and grief, The United Church of Canada acknowledges the truth at the Alberni residential institution, which was run by the United Church.
Response to the Phase One Findings at the Alberni Residential Institution" href="/news/response-phase-one-findings-alberni-residential-institution"> Sproat Lake in Port Alberni under a calm blue sky
Truths have been shared by the Tseshaht Nation today. The United Church of Canada acknowledges and is saddened by what we have heard.
Initial Statement on the Findings at Port Alberni Residential Institution" href="/news/initial-statement-findings-port-alberni-residential-institution"> Burning Tall white candle in clear glass jar sits on a cloth with the four Indigenous colours of black, white, yellow, and red.
The United Church of Canada joins with 250 organizations from 29 countries to call on the Salvadoran government to drop the charges against leading Water Defenders arrested on January 11 and advocate… continue reading
United Church Calls for Release of Water Defenders" href="/news/united-church-calls-release-water-defenders"> A crowd of people hold up yellow and black signs saying Libertad por los lideres comunitarios in front of an office building.
2022 was an interesting year for The United Church of Canada's Refugee desk. Here's a summary of the year's applications and arrivals.
United Church Welcomes More than 100 Refugees" href="/news/united-church-welcomes-more-100-refugees"> Two young refugees from Afghanistan play in a Serbian refugee centre.