“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.

Fresh Off the Boat

Ariel Siagan raises awareness about the situation of Filipino migrant workers in Canada and calls on the church to respond.
A person in a crowd on the street holds up a painting of George Floyd

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
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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.
Open hands mural

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
A hand print indicating ENOUGH on red background.

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 collage of illustrated faces representing diversity.

A Strategic Approach to Tackling Racism

Moses Kanhai explores ways to develop a strategic plan to end racism.

Get Over It? Or Confront It?

Sara Stratton writes that the path to true reconciliation and understanding requires an honest confrontation of the past.
Logo of the 43rd General Council with the words Risking Faith, Daring Hope

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.
Rev. Paul Douglas Walfall speaking at the 43rd General Council.

A Call for Social Holiness

Rev. Dr. Paul Douglas Walfall writes that to be prophetic in the face of racial intolerance is to proclaim the extravagant grace of God by the way we… continue reading
"Hands Up for Peace!" mural in St. Louis, Missouri.

Executive Starts Work to Become Anti-Racist Denomination

   The 43rd General Council’s electronic meeting on June 20,2020, received as new business the proposal Towards an Anti-Racist…

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