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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The United Church General Council Office is Moving

November 24, 2025

December sees the United Church move from its longtime church house at 3250 Bloor St. West, Toronto to a temporary shared space with the Presbyterian Church in Canada

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Toward 2035 Invites Communities of Faith to a Hope-Filled, Bolder Future

November 24, 2025

Toward 2035: General Council Executive approves strategic direction as whole-church strategy continues to unfold; new tools available soon to help communities of faith reflect on the present and create a bolder future

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NIEC Initiates Process to Re-Establish a National Indigenous Council

November 18, 2025

New Terms of Reference and process of nomination for a new National Indigenous Council are introduced, and an invitation extended to all Indigenous communities of faith to help discern new council members.

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