“As Christians, we must root out fear, and commit to … practices that help us to ground our actions … in love.” — former Moderator Jordan Cantwell

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The United Church is committed to becoming an anti-racist church through a continuous struggle against racism. Find out more about this commitment, including how your community of faith can get involved in worship, study, and reflection.

  • About Anti-racism
    The United Church of Canada has made a commitment to becoming an anti-racist denomination. This commitment is part of the church’s ongoing work toward racial justice.
  • Education and Learning about Anti-Racism
    Learn what the United Church and our ecumenical partners are doing around anti-racism work, and how you might be engaged.
  • Support Anti-racism in Your Community
    Consider a time of reflection, prayer, or worship related to anti-racism in your community of faith.
Two women and a man lay flowers at a makeshift sidewalk memorial while several people look on.
United Church Condemns Attack on Muslim Family in London, ON
The United Church expresses shock and horror over the terrorist attack on three generations of a Muslim family in London, Ontario, and invites people… continue reading
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Breathe on Us, Breath of God
One of three prayers for personal reflection or community worship in response to the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd. This one is… continue reading
A Black person sets down a candle during a street vigil in the aftermath of the Chauvin trial.
God of our Weary Years, God of our Silent Tears 
One of three prayers for personal reflection or community worship in response to the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd.
A crowd stands before a George Floyd mural at the spot where he was murdered by police office Derek Chauvin.
A Prayer in the Aftermath of the Chauvin Trial 
One of three prayers for personal reflection or community worship in response to the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd.
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On Racism and White Allies
Rev. Sun-Young "Sunny" Kim writes on the need for progressive White people to show humility when it comes to confronting racism.
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Dismantling White Privilege in the Church
Executive Minister Shannon McCarthy writes about the ways she is learning to confront White supremacy in the structures of the church and paving the… continue reading
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Twelve Steps toward Ending White Supremacy
The author recommends a 12-step treatment process for White people to end the violence of White supremacy.
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A Strategic Approach to Tackling Racism
Moses Kanhai explores ways to develop a strategic plan to end racism.
Image: photo of Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney, Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School, Fort Worth, TX
Decolonizing Theology: Three-Part Series
The Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney starts off this Atlantic School of Theology series with “Black as a Qedari Goat: White Supremacy in Biblical Interpretation… continue reading
Get Over It? Or Confront It?
Sara Stratton writes that the path to true reconciliation and understanding requires an honest confrontation of the past.

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Awkward Conversations about Racism 171.38 KB PDF
Ending Racial Harassment: Creating Healthy Congregations 267.58 KB PDF
How to Be an Ally: Islamophobia at the Intersections 3.99 MB PDF
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