“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.
  • 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism
    Continue the journey towards becoming an anti-racist church with this 40-day time of learning, reflection, activities, advocacy, and action.
The words 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism in teal against a white background with stained glass behind.
Wondering What More You Can Do to Become Anti-Racist?
M4M 2021: September 26. Your Mission and Service gifts help support the development of awakening education and learning resources like 40 Days of… continue reading
A diverse mass of people with "Black Lives Matter" signs demonstrate against racism in Montreal.
Anti-Racism and the Federal Election
This federal election, ask political candidates how they plan to advance racial equity.
Fresh Off the Boat
Ariel Siagan raises awareness about the situation of Filipino migrant workers in Canada and calls on the church to respond.
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
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
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.
A portrait of Rev. Sun-Young Kim
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
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.

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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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