45th General Council Opens Aug. 7-11, in Calgary, Alberta
August 04, 2025
Are you excited? We’re excited! Every three years, the General Council meets to share, to worship together and to steer the ship that is The United Church of Canada.
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Moderator’s Message Marks Emancipation Day with Call to Justice
August 01, 2025
Moderator Carmen Lansdowne shares a powerful Emancipation Day message.
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Statement on Canada’s Recognition of a Palestinian State
August 01, 2025
This week, Prime Minister Carney made a welcome statement recognizing Palestine as a state. He did not address the ongoing genocide, occupation by Israel, or its disregard for international law, which are crucial to justice and freedom for Palestine.
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Canada Post Stamp Celebrates Origin of “Two-Spirit” at Sandy-Saulteaux Centre
August 01, 2025
The United Church congratulates the Two-Spirit community on the 35th anniversary of the gathering where the groundbreaking term was introduced
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We’re Waiting for Decisive Action, Mr. Prime Minister
July 29, 2025
Arms Embargo Now report reveals detailed records of recent and current shipments of Canadian arms to Israel, as ecumenical leaders share outrage at inaction from Ottawa in supporting Gaza and standing for international human rights.
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2S and LGBTQIA+ Apology from the Church to the Church
July 24, 2025
As the second day of the 45th General Council opens on Friday, August 8, The United Church of Canada offers an apology for harm caused to 2S and LGBTQIA+ communities within and beyond the church.
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Join the Thursdays in Black Movement Against Gender-Based Violence
July 21, 2025
Thursdays in Black is rooted in the protests of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, who on Thursdays objected to the policy of disappearing dissidents during the political violence in Argentina between the 1970s and 1980s.
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2025 Climate Motivators Meet Ahead of Epic Cross-country Train Journey
July 17, 2025
Ten climate motivators, a coordinator, two supervisors, and GCO staff met at Five Oaks, Paris, ON, last week. Four United Church youth climate motivators will travel by train from Ontario to General Council 45 in Alberta in August.
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Calling All Leaders: 40 Days on Anti-Racism Returns in October
July 16, 2025
40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism—the United Church’s popular education and action program—returns in October 2025. A package of materials for congregational leaders will be available the week of September 22.
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Triennial Alvin Dixon Walk/Run kicks off August 10 during 45th General Council
July 14, 2025
Join United Church people across the country to have fun and raise money for the Alvin Dixon Memorial Bursary Fund, supporting Indigenous students entering or continuing post-secondary education or study at religious and spiritual centres.
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