The United Church of Canada condemns the recent spate of extremist violent attacks against Israeli communities, three of which took place in the span of one week.
The United Church of Canada Condemns Attacks in Israel" href="/news/united-church-canada-condemns-attacks-israel"> Israeli police inspect the scene of a shooting attack on a street in Israel at night.
In an open letter, the Ethnocultural Networks of the United Church call for justice in Ukraine and express concern over manifestations of racism seen in the midst of this war.
Letter Concerning Ukraine from Ethnocultural Networks" href="/news/letter-concerning-ukraine-ethnocultural-networks"> Several Nigerian students with their luggage stand in front of a train at the Lviv station in a snowfall.
March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. However, the struggle against racism is a continuous effort. Anti-racism work is important on any day and every… continue reading
10 Ways to Work Towards Anti-Racism" href="/news/10-ways-work-towards-anti-racism"> colourful hands surround words saying No Racism
The United Church of Canada holds in prayer all those facing fear and violence and seeks the immediate cessation of war in Ukraine.
Concern for Ukrainian Communities" href="/news/concern-ukrainian-communities"> Flag of Ukraine, a horizontal blue stripe above a horizontal yellow stripe.
Starting in mid-November many United Church leaders are being invited to participate in Leadership Counts, a voluntary survey of ministry personnel, national committee members, and national and… continue reading
Leadership Counts Launches!" href="/news/leadership-counts-launches">
Statement from the Moderator on residential school burial sites.
Moderator’s Statement on Residential School Burial Sites" href="/news/moderators-statement-residential-school-burial-sites"> Rally participants hold up signs and wear orange shirts as they march down Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
As news came on May 28, 2021, that the remains of 215 children were found in a mass unmarked grave on the grounds of the former Kamloops Residential School, we entered into a time of mourning for… continue reading
Kamloops Residential School: A Time for Mourning and Support" href="/news/kamloops-residential-school-time-mourning-and-support"> Rocks on the ground in the shape of the number 215
The United Church of Canada apologizes for the past practice of separating unmarried mothers from their children in maternity homes.
Apology for Past Adoption Practices" href="/news/apology-past-adoption-practices"> Rows of baby cradles covered with white sheets in this black and white archival photo from a maternity ward.
The United Church aspires to become an anti-racist church, creating a new position to help that happen.
Church Makes Historic Declaration to Become Anti-Racist" href="/news/church-makes-historic-declaration-become-anti-racist"> Logo of the 43rd General Council with the words Risking Faith, Daring Hope

 The General Council Executive issued a statement on June 18, 2020, confirming unequivocally that Black Lives Matter to The United Church of Canada.  

Black Lives Matter in the United Church" href="/news/black-lives-matter-united-church"> A raised fist inside the outline of the United Church crest. Text on image says "United against Racism."