A joyous service marked the beginning of the Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath’s service as Moderator.
45th Moderator of the United Church Installed in Calgary" href="/news/45th-moderator-united-church-installed-calgary"> Carmen Lansdowne, Kimberly Heath, and Michael Blair at the installation service at Knox United Church
Of five gifted ordained ministers from across Canada nominated for selection to be the next Moderator, the 45th General Council chooses one: Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath
Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath Elected 45th Moderator" href="/news/rev-dr-kimberly-heath-elected-45th-moderator"> Kimberly Heath in front of the GC45 logo
As the second day of the 45th General Council opened today, an apology was offered to 2S and LGBTQIA+ communities in a special livestreamed and in-person worship service at Knox United Church in… continue reading
Apology Offered Today by the United Church to 2S and LGBTQIA+ Communities" href="/news/apology-offered-today-united-church-2s-and-lgbtqia-communities"> People gathered in Knox United Church for the apology service
Are you excited? We’re excited! Every three years, the General Council meets to share, to worship together and to steer the ship that is The United Church of Canada.
45th General Council Opens Aug. 7-11, in Calgary, Alberta" href="/news/45th-general-council-opens-aug-7-11-calgary-alberta"> General Council 45 - Vision and Dreams
Moderator Carmen Lansdowne shares a powerful Emancipation Day message.
Moderator’s Message Marks Emancipation Day with Call to Justice" href="/news/moderators-message-marks-emancipation-day-call-justice">
This week, Prime Minister Carney made a welcome statement recognizing Palestine as a state. He did not address the ongoing genocide, occupation by Israel, or its disregard for international law,… continue reading
Statement on Canada’s Recognition of a Palestinian State" href="/news/statement-canadas-recognition-palestinian-state"> Palestinian flags are lifted during a protest
The United Church congratulates the Two-Spirit community on the 35th anniversary of the gathering where the groundbreaking term was introduced
Canada Post Stamp Celebrates Origin of “Two-Spirit” at Sandy-Saulteaux Centre" href="/news/canada-post-stamp-celebrates-origin-two-spirit-sandy-saulteaux-centre"> A graphic promoting Canada Post's Two-Spirit commemorative stamp
Arms Embargo Now report reveals detailed records of recent and current shipments of Canadian arms to Israel, as ecumenical leaders share outrage at inaction from Ottawa in supporting Gaza and… continue reading
We’re Waiting for Decisive Action, Mr. Prime Minister" href="/news/were-waiting-decisive-action-mr-prime-minister"> Scrabble letter tiles spelling out "Peace"
As the second day of the 45th General Council opens on Friday, August 8, The United Church of Canada offers an apology for harm caused to 2S and LGBTQIA+ communities within and beyond the church.
2S and LGBTQIA+ Apology from the Church to the Church" href="/news/2s-and-lgbtqia-apology-church-church"> A graphic that reads, "Apology to 2S and LGBTQIA+ Communities" with a United Church logo
Thursdays in Black is rooted in the protests of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, who on Thursdays objected to the policy of disappearing dissidents during the political violence in Argentina between… continue reading
Join the Thursdays in Black Movement Against Gender-Based Violence" href="/news/join-thursdays-black-movement-against-gender-based-violence"> Photo collage and logo for Thursdays in Black at The United Church of Canada