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
The United Church expresses shock and horror over the terrorist attack on three generations of a Muslim family in London, Ontario, and invites people to pray and engage in acts in solidarity.
United Church Condemns Attack on Muslim Family in London, ON" href="/news/united-church-condemns-attack-muslim-family-london"> Two women and a man lay flowers at a makeshift sidewalk memorial while several people look on.
Message to the people of The United Church of Canada from the Moderator and the Rev. Murray Pruden.
Response to Kamloops Residential School Graves Discovery" href="/news/response-kamloops-residential-school-graves-discovery"> A woman dressed in orange kneels in front of the Victoria legislature steps, where children's shoes have been lined up.
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
Twenty-five Canadian civil society groups including The United Church of Canada have written to Prime Minister Trudeau to call for an end to the government’s complicit silence regarding the social… continue reading
Silence of Canadian Government on Crisis in Haiti Must End" href="/news/silence-canadian-government-crisis-haiti-must-end"> Image: Huge crowds flood the street demanding the resignation of the Haitian president,in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Feb. 28, 2021
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

United Property Resource Corporation has been established to meet the growing need for professional real estate development and management expertise for communities of faith and non-profits across…

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United Property Resource Corporation Unlocks Real Estate Assets" href="/news/united-property-resource-corporation-unlocks-real-estate-assets"> Logo: United Property Resource Corporation (UPRC)

   The 43rd General Council’s electronic meeting on June 20,2020, received as new business the proposal Towards an Anti-Racist Denomination.   

Executive Starts Work to Become Anti-Racist Denomination" href="/news/executive-starts-work-become-anti-racist-denomination"> "Hands Up for Peace!" mural in St. Louis, Missouri.

 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."