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
Moderator Offers Solidarity to US Partners and Greenland Bishop" href="/news/moderator-offers-solidarity-us-partners-and-greenland-bishop"> A protest in a street in Copenhagen in support of Greenland
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.
Black History Month Resources Available Year-Round" href="/news/black-history-month-resources-available-year-round"> Honouring Black History Month
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… continue reading
United Church Commits to Engaging UN Second Decade for People of African Descent" href="/news/united-church-commits-engaging-un-second-decade-people-african-descent"> A girl smiling, with the text "Second Decade for People of African Descent"
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… continue reading
Faith and Football Ministry Scores with Francophone Youth" href="/news/faith-and-football-ministry-scores-francophone-youth"> A group of boys and men pose in athletic clothes, with the word "Haiti" on their shirts
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… continue reading
Bruce McLeod, 25th Moderator of The United Church of Canada, Dies at Age 96" href="/news/bruce-mcleod-25th-moderator-united-church-canada-dies-age-96"> Bruce McLeod at GC41
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… continue reading
United Church and Latin American Partners Condemn US Actions in Venezuela" href="/news/united-church-and-latin-american-partners-condemn-us-actions-venezuela"> A map of Venezuala
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.
Christmas Blessings" href="/news/christmas-blessings-0"> A large group photo with a Christmas wreath overlaid
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
Moderator’s Christmas Message 2025" href="/news/moderators-christmas-message-2025">
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