In her annual Christmas message, Moderator Kimberly Heath reflects on the surprising origin of the word "Bedlam" and how its meaning connects the original Nativity scene to the confusion of our… continue reading
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The United Church of Canada denounces the horrific shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Australia and lifts prayers for Jewish communities
Shooting at Hanukkah Event Denounced; Prayers for all Jewish Communities " href="/news/shooting-hanukkah-event-denounced-prayers-all-jewish-communities"> Candles burning with a blue background
“Though the word of God may be unchanging, our understanding of it is constantly changing,” said Rev. Smith as he guided The United Church of Canada through fundamental changes, including dialogue… continue reading
The Very Rev. Robert F. Smith, Moderator from 1984–1986, Passes Away" href="/news/very-rev-robert-f-smith-moderator-1984-1986-passes-away"> The Very Rev. Dr. Robert F. Smith speaking into a microphone
The Vancouver School of Theology has received a major grant that will establish the Reimagining Theology Project.
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Livestreamed online worship service on Sat, Dec. 13, 2025, from 12–1 p.m. ET will celebrate a decade of full communion partnership between The United Church of Canada and the United Church of Christ.
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The ACC has advised the United Church that it is withdrawing from its commitment to move into 300 Bloor St. W. We remain committed to the move, and are deeply grateful to the congregation of Bloor St… continue reading
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Laura MacGregor’s prizewinning story of caring for her son reveals huge gaps in attitudes towards disabilities. Her experience led to a crisis of faith, and formed the basis of her PhD thesis
CBC Nonfiction Prize Winner’s Story Explores Disability and “Extreme Caregiving”" href="/news/cbc-nonfiction-prize-winners-story-explores-disability-and-extreme-caregiving"> A portrait of Laura MacGregor
The United Church of Canada one of 153 faith-based organizations from 25 countries who are calling upon the Salvadoran government to reject metals mining projects that threaten communities
Open Letter Urges Retention of El Salvador’s Historic Ban on Metals Mining" href="/news/open-letter-urges-retention-el-salvadors-historic-ban-metals-mining"> A protest in a street in El Salvador
In her Advent message, Moderator Kimberly Heath offers a reflection that makes space for all our feelings—the joy, the grief, the hope, and the weariness.
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December sees the United Church move from its longtime church house at 3250 Bloor St. West, Toronto to a temporary shared space with the Presbyterian Church in Canada
The United Church General Council Office is Moving" href="/news/united-church-general-council-office-moving"> A wall featuring a seven-panel stained glass-window