Leaders from several national churches will converge on Parliament Hill on May 22, urging for a ceasefire in Palestine and Israel.
Canadian Church Leaders Walk to Parliament Hill for Sustained Gaza Ceasefire" href="/news/canadian-church-leaders-walk-parliament-hill-sustained-gaza-ceasefire"> People carry a large banner for the Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage in Victoria, BC.
Rich tradition and collaboration bring national offices of The United Church of Canada, the Anglican Church of Canada, and The Presbyterian Church in Canada under one roof.
United Church, Anglicans, and Presbyterians sign lease on national office space" href="/news/united-church-anglicans-and-presbyterians-sign-lease-national-office-space"> Three ministers wearing clerical collars and hard hats stand in front of a construction site
In her Pentecost message, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne shares how Spirit is interceding in our lives, stoking the winds of change. May we feel the winds of God on our faces and the flames of Pentecost… continue reading
Moderator’s Pentecost Message 2024" href="/news/moderators-pentecost-message-2024">
Mobilize for a just peace in Palestine and Israel. If you’re not sure what you can do, this list can help focus your efforts.
Gaza Ceasefire: What You Can Do" href="/news/gaza-ceasefire-what-you-can-do"> Children in Gaza play in front of ruined graffiti-covered buildings
The National Indigenous Council shares their vision statement with the whole church and offer words of thanks for all who have brought the church to this moment.
National Indigenous Council Responds to the Results of Remit 1 " href="/news/national-indigenous-council-responds-results-remit-1"> The hands of someone wearing a minister's stole and another person wearing an Indigenous shawl are clasped.
Jane Thirikwa, United Church Program Coordinator, Global Advocacy 2SLGBTQIA+, joined the Rainbow Pilgrims of Faith delegation to World Council of Churches in March 2024.
Rainbow Pilgrims of Faith Delegates Meet with WCC " href="/news/rainbow-pilgrims-faith-delegates-meet-wcc"> Members of the Rainbow Pilgrims of Faith delegation to the WCC in 2024
The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem have released an Easter letter that speaks especially to the people of Gaza.
Easter Message from Jerusalem Heads of Churches" href="/news/easter-message-jerusalem-heads-churches"> A row of lit votive candles in a church
Letter expresses gratitude for restored funding to UNRWA, but urges an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
Humanitarian relief and ceasefire both urgently needed in Gaza" href="/news/humanitarian-relief-and-ceasefire-both-urgently-needed-gaza"> A large UN aid truck is loaded with bags in front of a refugee camp.
On March 21, International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and every day there are many practical ways to work towards anti-racism.
10 Additional Ways to Work Towards Anti-Racism" href="/news/10-additional-ways-work-towards-anti-racism"> The words International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination against a multicoloured abstract background.
The United Church of Canada joins Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble and Affirming Connections in urging individuals and communities of faith to commit to concerted efforts to be Public, Intentional,… continue reading
Public, Intentional, and Explicit call to action against 2SLGBTQIA+ hate" href="/news/public-intentional-and-explicit-call-action-against-2slgbtqia-hate"> Heart-shaped Progressive Pride flag