45th Moderator of the United Church Installed in Calgary
August 11, 2025
A joyous service marked the beginning of the Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath’s service as Moderator.
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Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath Elected 45th Moderator
August 09, 2025
Of five gifted ordained ministers from across Canada nominated for selection to be the next Moderator, the 45th General Council chooses one: Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath
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Apology Offered Today by the United Church to 2S and LGBTQIA+ Communities
August 08, 2025
As the second day of the 45th General Council opened today, an apology was offered to 2S and LGBTQIA+ communities in a special livestreamed and in-person worship service at Knox United Church in Calgary, AB.
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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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