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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Taybeh, Cradle of Christian Faith in Ramallah, Threatened by Illegal Settlers

July 11, 2025

Call your MP to assert pressure on Prime Minister Mark Carney to uphold the religious freedom and other human rights of Palestinians who resist forced displacement and dispossession by settlers and the Israeli government.

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