March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. However, the struggle against racism is a continuous effort. Anti-racism work is important on any day and every… continue reading
10 Ways to Work Towards Anti-Racism" href="/news/10-ways-work-towards-anti-racism"> colourful hands surround words saying No Racism
The United Church of Canada holds in prayer all those facing fear and violence and seeks the immediate cessation of war in Ukraine.
Concern for Ukrainian Communities" href="/news/concern-ukrainian-communities"> Flag of Ukraine, a horizontal blue stripe above a horizontal yellow stripe.
Committing to becoming an actively anti-racist church includes intentionally opposing signs and systems of racism whenever they are displayed in the church and society.
Opposing Symbols of Hate in Protests" href="/news/opposing-symbols-hate-protests"> counter protest with sign that says True North Strong and Hate Free
Starting in mid-November many United Church leaders are being invited to participate in Leadership Counts, a voluntary survey of ministry personnel, national committee members, and national and… continue reading
Leadership Counts Launches!" href="/news/leadership-counts-launches">
The United Church will support research of unmarked graves as an act of reparation.
Resources to Bring the Children Home" href="/news/resources-bring-children-home"> orange shirts displayed on steps outside legislature building
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
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
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