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A line of migrants at the border crossing between Ciudad Juarez and El Paso

Statement for World Refugee Day

June 20, 2023

On this day, World Refugee Day, we recognize the mass movement of people leaving their homes to seek safety, security, and well-being in countries around the world and here in Canada.

Several people at a protest hold up signs and a banner saying Defend Life & Human Rights

Act now to end Canadian support of the Philippines' counter-terrorism campaign

June 09, 2023

Call on the Canadian government to stop supporting the Government of the Philippines’ counter-terrorism campaign.

People fill an arena in a black and white photo from 1925. The words "100 years in 2025" are on a red background below.

Centennial Celebrations Committee Begins Work

June 09, 2023

The 100th anniversary of church union is June 10, 2025. Find out more about what’s happening leading up to the Centennial and beyond.

Moderator’s Message for National Indigenous Peoples Day 2023

June 07, 2023

In her message for National Indigenous Peoples Day, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne suggests many ways you and your community of faith can celebrate or recognize this day.

Artist's rendering of future development at St. Luke's United Church, Toronto: a historic church building with a modern building attached.

Kindred Works in Spotlight for Re-Imagining Rental Housing

June 06, 2023

Feature on Forbes.com describes the company as “new and innovative” and “offering a tangible solution” to the climate and housing crisis.

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

Statement on Pride Month

June 05, 2023

We wish the Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ community, wherever they live, a happy Pride Month.

A water bomber plane flies through heavy smoke over a suburban community outside Halifax

Statement on the wildfires burning across Canada

June 02, 2023

The United Church of Canada is deeply concerned about the wildfires raging across our nation.