“As Christians, we must root out fear, and commit to … practices that help us to ground our actions … in love.” — former Moderator Jordan Cantwell
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.
Emancipated, But Still Not Free
Rev. Dr. Paul Douglas Walfall celebrates Emancipation Day, while acknowledging Black people's fight for freedom continues to this day.
Prayers for Healing, Comfort, and Anti-Racist Action
While it may be tempting to distance the attacks in the US as extreme events taking place solely there, the realities of racism are also ever-present… continue reading
Hard Lessons of Racism Begin at a Young Age
For International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Adele Halliday shares difficult experiences of racism her child faces even in the… continue reading
10 Ways to Work Towards Anti-Racism
March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. However, the struggle against racism is a continuous effort.… continue reading
Opposing Symbols of Hate in Protests
Committing to becoming an actively anti-racist church includes intentionally opposing signs and systems of racism whenever they are displayed in the… continue reading
Fresh Off the Boat
Ariel Siagan raises awareness about the situation of Filipino migrant workers in Canada and calls on the church to respond.
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
Twelve Steps toward Ending White Supremacy
The author recommends a 12-step treatment process for White people to end the violence of White supremacy.
A Strategic Approach to Tackling Racism
Moses Kanhai explores ways to develop a strategic plan to end racism.
Church Makes Historic Declaration to Become Anti-Racist
The United Church aspires to become an anti-racist church, creating a new position to help that happen.Downloads
- 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)
- United against Racism logo (222.82 KB) (image/jpeg)
- Short Timeline of Racial Justice in the United Church (160.66 KB) (PDF)
