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."

The United Church affirms that gender and sexuality are gifts of God. This June, we invite all people of faith to celebrate the lives and ministry of LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit people across the…

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Celebrating Pride in the United Church" href="/news/celebrating-pride-united-church"> A minister stands in front of a church altar decorated for a Pride celebration with rainbows.

 On May 25, 2020, the General Council Executive accepted updates to the church’s statement on Medical Assistance in Dying.

Revised Statement on Medical Assistance in Dying" href="/news/revised-statement-medical-assistance-dying"> Dock in moonlight

   A memorial register honouring children who died at residential schools (TRC Call to Action 72) will be launched on September 30, 2019.

Memorial Register of Missing Children" href="/news/memorial-register-missing-children"> The Reconciliation Totem by James Hart
The amendments to The United Church of Canada Act passed the House of Commons unanimously on April 2, 2019.
The United Church of Canada Act Passes Parliament" href="/news/united-church-canada-act-passes-parliament"> A view of the House of Commons, including the Centre Block and Centennial Flame.

Braiding Reconciliation Prayer, inspired by a teaching shared by Youth Forum at General Council, marks 20th anniversary of 1998 Apology.

Mark the Residential Schools Apology Anniversary in Prayer" href="/news/mark-residential-schools-apology-anniversary-prayer"> Red, white, black, yellow cloth strips, braided together

  Racism and Islamophobia practised by individuals and nations continue to destroy God’s beloved community. 

Choose Faith over Fear: Welcome Asylum Seekers" href="/news/choose-faith-over-fear-welcome-asylum-seekers"> Sign being held aloft: No Muslim Ban

United Church reflects on guidelines for ethical adoption.

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