Christmas Blessings
December 23, 2025
The General Council Office wishes you peace and joy this Christmas season. We are now closed for the holidays and will be back at work on Friday, January 2, 2026.
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Moderator’s Christmas Message 2025
December 18, 2025
In her annual Christmas message, Moderator Kimberly Heath reflects on the surprising origin of the word "Bedlam" and how its meaning connects the original Nativity scene to the confusion of our modern world.
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Shooting at Hanukkah Event Denounced; Prayers for all Jewish Communities
December 15, 2025
The United Church of Canada denounces the horrific shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Australia and lifts prayers for Jewish communities
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The Very Rev. Robert F. Smith, Moderator from 1984–1986, Passes Away
December 09, 2025
“Though the word of God may be unchanging, our understanding of it is constantly changing,” said Rev. Smith as he guided The United Church of Canada through fundamental changes, including dialogue around homosexuality.
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Vancouver School of Theology Receives Major Grant
December 05, 2025
The Vancouver School of Theology has received a major grant that will establish the Reimagining Theology Project.
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Celebrating a Decade of Full Communion
December 05, 2025
Livestreamed online worship service on Sat, Dec. 13, 2025, from 12–1 p.m. ET will celebrate a decade of full communion partnership between The United Church of Canada and the United Church of Christ.
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Statement Regarding Anglican Exit from Lease Agreement for Shared Office Space
December 02, 2025
The ACC has advised the United Church that it is withdrawing from its commitment to move into 300 Bloor St. W. We remain committed to the move, and are deeply grateful to the congregation of Bloor St. United Church as we work together on this project
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CBC Nonfiction Prize Winner’s Story Explores Disability and “Extreme Caregiving”
December 02, 2025
Laura MacGregor’s prizewinning story of caring for her son reveals huge gaps in attitudes towards disabilities. Her experience led to a crisis of faith, and formed the basis of her PhD thesis
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Open Letter Urges Retention of El Salvador’s Historic Ban on Metals Mining
December 01, 2025
The United Church of Canada one of 153 faith-based organizations from 25 countries who are calling upon the Salvadoran government to reject metals mining projects that threaten communities
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Moderator’s Advent Message 2025
November 27, 2025
In her Advent message, Moderator Kimberly Heath offers a reflection that makes space for all our feelings—the joy, the grief, the hope, and the weariness.
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