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The United Church of Canada Joins Day of Prayer and Fasting on October 17

October 16, 2023

Responding to the call of the World Council of Churches, The United Church of Canada will join a Day of Prayer and Fasting on October 17 hosted by the Jerusalem Heads of Churches.

Ecumenical Statement on Violence between Hamas and Israel

October 13, 2023

KAIROS Canada and its member churches and agencies are following reports of the escalation of violence between Hamas and Israel with deepening alarm and profound grief. We condemn the violence, particularly against Israeli and Palestinian civilians, which constitutes a war crime.

A white dove, invoking peace, flies through an urban area.

United Church of Canada Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine

October 07, 2023

The United Church of Canada is deeply concerned about the spiralling conflict between Palestinian armed groups and Israeli forces.

Statement on Information Shared by the Stó:lō Nation

September 22, 2023

Truths have been shared by the Stó:lō Nation . The United Church of Canada acknowledges and is saddened by what we have heard.

Flag flying on a flagpole in the pride rainbow colours, the transgender colours, and the intersex purple circle.

Call to Act: Join in Solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community

September 18, 2023

Act to foster inclusive and safer environments for 2SLGBTQIA+ peoples.

Camp Morgan attendees and their supporters

Action in Support of the Voices at Camp Marcedes and Camp Morgan

August 28, 2023

Leaders of major church denominations will join the voices of supporters at Camp Marcedes and Camp Morgan.

Carmen Lansdowne standing in front of stained glass

Moderator Carmen Lansdowne to Join Emmanuel Faculty in 2025

August 04, 2023

Effective Dec. 1, 2025, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne will direct Emmanuel College’s Master of Divinity program and teach courses related to The United Church of Canada.

Youth participants at NISG 2023 raise a teepee

2023 National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering Concludes on July 30

August 03, 2023

We give thanks for the opportunity to gather and give room to many strong voices.

Rev. EunKyung Kim holds her arms out above a communion chalice and bread. A cross hangs on the wall behind her.

After 70 Years, Prayer Continues for Korea

July 28, 2023

The Korea Peace Appeal campaign draws to a close with an urgent call from United Church partners for continued prayer and action for peace and reconciliation in Korea.

The Moderator

The Moderator is the elected, governing officer and spiritual leader of the church.

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