June 02, 2020
June 2 is the fifth anniversary of the 94 Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC). There is still much work to do, within the church and within Canadian society…
June 01, 2020
On May 25, 2020, the General Council Executive accepted updates to the church’s statement on Medical Assistance in Dying.
May 27, 2020
In a joint letter to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the United Church joins with other leaders in urging Canada to comply with international law by publicly opposing the government of Israel's…
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May 25, 2020
Moderator Richard Bott has written to Canadian government officials to ask them to move forward with developing and implementing a universal basic income (UBI) program in Canada.
May 08, 2020
Members have been asking how they can honour the ministry of healthcare workers, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consider using the newly created worship service "On the Life and Faith…
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May 07, 2020
The United Church joined others in a letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs urging the Canadian government to ensure that humanitarian assistance is not impeded by economic and political…
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May 01, 2020
The United Church is accepting donations to help support Mission & Service partners around the world as they work to meet the needs of these communities in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 20, 2020
A prayer, a remembrance, and an invitation to light a candle on April 20 for Nova Scotia in wake of the violence of this past weekend.
April 17, 2020
The Executive of the General Council has temporarily amended pastoral relations policies to allow the governing board, rather than a congregational meeting, to make certain pastoral relations…
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April 16, 2020
With current restrictions on gatherings of people, congregations may need to postpone meetings or hold them through electronic means. Advance notice to the congregation and other requirements…
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