Four church leaders jointly support the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and urge a permanent ceasefire.
Ecumenical Church Leaders Call for Permanent Ceasefire" href="/news/ecumenical-church-leaders-call-permanent-ceasefire"> A newspaper headline that says ceasefire
The Very Rev. Dr. Marion Pardy, 37th Moderator of the United Church, will receive the King Charles Coronation Medal in recognition of her leadership and commitment to community service.
The Very Rev. Dr. Marion Pardy to Be Awarded Coronation Medal" href="/news/very-rev-dr-marion-pardy-be-awarded-coronation-medal"> Marion Purdy with Jai Ganesh and Joanne Thompson
The United Church of Canada marks International Development Week 2025 with inspiring stories of global partnerships addressing inequality, hunger, climate change, and poverty. Join us in celebrating… continue reading
United Church Celebrates Centennial with International Development Week" href="/news/united-church-celebrates-centennial-international-development-week"> A woman receives food assistance in Zimbabwe
The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne sends a note of gratitude to the Episcopalian Bishop who encouraged the new American president to be merciful.
Not in My Name, and Not in the Name of Our God" href="/news/not-my-name-and-not-name-our-god"> Bishop Mariann Budde leads the Service of Prayer for the Nation at the Washington National Cathedral.
The United Church of Canada awaits partners’ perspectives on proposed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Praying for a Permanent and Lasting Ceasefire " href="/news/praying-permanent-and-lasting-ceasefire"> Text-only graphic reading Ceasefire Now
Moderator Carmen Lansdowne invites communities of faith to bring the vision of the United Church to life in their communities in 2025.
Moderator’s Centennial Events Message" href="/news/moderators-centennial-events-message">
La rencontre nationale des jeunes francophones du Canada (Ré-unis) brought together young francophones from across Canada for the first time. The event was in Sherbrooke, QC, November 29‒December 1,… continue reading
More than 100 Francophone Youth Attended First-Time United Church Event" href="/news/more-100-francophone-youth-attended-first-time-united-church-event"> Young people fill a large room watching a presentation at the front.
World Council of Churches’ General Secretary hosted by the Canadian Council of Churches on visit to Canada, including a stop at the national office of The United Church of Canada
Visit Strengthens Ties with Canadian Members of WCC" href="/news/visit-strengthens-ties-canadian-members-wcc"> Members of the WCC and CCC meet with the Moderator and other GCO visitors
The birth of the Christ Child among us changed our world forever. So, this Christmas, the Moderator invites us to look around at the signs of change and new life.
Moderator’s Christmas Message 2024" href="/news/moderators-christmas-message-2024">
The National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering met in Winnipeg from November 29 through December 2 for a time of discussion, reflection, and prayer.
Elders Have Set a Path Forward for the Indigenous Church " href="/news/elders-have-set-path-forward-indigenous-church"> Attendees to the National Indigenous Spiritual Council sit in the closing circle