Seven Awarded Coronation Medal for Interfaith Work

July 04, 2025

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.

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United Church Affirms Global Witness at WCC Central Committee Meeting

July 03, 2025

The United Church of Canada joins global ecumenical partners in marking key commitments from the WCC Central Committee gathering in South Africa, including bold calls for justice in Palestine and urgent action on climate.

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Terror Attack Targets Christian Orthodox Worshippers Praying in Damascus Church

June 25, 2025

The United Church of Canada supports the statements of the Canadian Council of Churches and World Council of Churches condemning the bombing at St. Elias Church near Damascus, Syria, on June 22.

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45th General Council Is Now Open

June 24, 2025

Five ordained ministers from across Canada confirmed for next Moderator, as opening session of 45th General Council finishes on Sunday. Learning sessions scheduled for June 28.

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The United Church of Canada Condemns the United States’ Attack on Iran

June 23, 2025

Canada must seek an urgent meeting of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to act under the UNGA Uniting for Peace resolution.

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General Council to Present Apology to 2S and LGBTQIA+ Communities on August 8

June 19, 2025

A special worship service to offer a living apology to 2S and LGBTQIA+ communities to be held at 9 am MT on Friday, August 8 at Knox United Church, Calgary, Alberta. Service will be livestreamed.

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45th General Council of The United Church of Canada opens this Sunday

June 18, 2025

General Council 45’s theme of Visions and Dreams calls diverse voices to play a role in forging a future for the church

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New Mohawk Bible takes the United Church into the next 100 years

June 17, 2025

“Ohiatonhseratokénti” becomes the new Union Bible, replacing the original from 1925, which every Moderator has signed. The new Bible was dedicated during the special Centennial worship service at Gower United Church in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

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40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism Returns in Fall 2025

June 12, 2025

40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism—the United Church’s popular education and action program—returns in October 2025.

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“Love Each Other” theme of Centennial gathering at EY Centre, Ottawa

June 10, 2025

Churches from across the Eastern Ontario Outaouais region will gather at the EY Centre in Ottawa on Sunday, June 15 for a bilingual event commemorating the United Church of Canada’s Centennial.

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