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
Ten climate motivators, a coordinator, two supervisors, and GCO staff met at Five Oaks, Paris, ON, last week. Four United Church youth climate motivators will travel by train from Ontario to General… continue reading
2025 Climate Motivators Meet Ahead of Epic Cross-country Train Journey" href="/news/2025-climate-motivators-meet-ahead-epic-cross-country-train-journey"> Youth climate motivators pose together outside.
40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism—the United Church’s popular education and action program—returns in October 2025. A package of materials for congregational leaders will be available the week of… continue reading
Calling All Leaders: 40 Days on Anti-Racism Returns in October" href="/news/calling-all-leaders-40-days-anti-racism-returns-october"> The words 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism against an abstract stained-glass background
Join United Church people across the country to have fun and raise money for the Alvin Dixon Memorial Bursary Fund, supporting Indigenous students entering or continuing post-secondary education or… continue reading
Triennial Alvin Dixon Walk/Run kicks off August 10 during 45th General Council" href="/news/triennial-alvin-dixon-walkrun-kicks-august-10-during-45th-general-council"> Close-up photo of Elder Alvin Dixon
Call your MP to assert pressure on Prime Minister Mark Carney to uphold the religious freedom and other human rights of Palestinians who resist forced displacement and dispossession by settlers and… continue reading
Taybeh, Cradle of Christian Faith in Ramallah, Threatened by Illegal Settlers" href="/news/taybeh-cradle-christian-faith-ramallah-threatened-illegal-settlers"> Colourful abstract image of saints
Seven individuals awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for their work through the United Church in fostering respect of religious traditions in Canada and interfaith cooperation.
Seven Awarded Coronation Medal for Interfaith Work " href="/news/seven-awarded-coronation-medal-interfaith-work"> A photograph of both sides of a silver medal featuring the face of King Charles and the King's crest.