We now stand at a crucial time in the life of the church, and the history of Canada, when we can see the journey through. For more than thirty years, the United Church and Indigenous peoples have been on a journey towards mutuality, respect and equity. Towards reconciliation. Towards justice.
An orange t-shirt with the words Every Child Matters hangs in a tree in a garden

United Church Designates a Special Sunday for Orange Shirt Day

Since 2013, Orange Shirt Day (September 30) honours Indigenous children who were forcibly removed from their families, homes, and communities. Many… continue reading
Members of the United Church hold a banner at the Grassy Narrows march in Toronto

Mercury Justice for Grassy Narrows

The United Church of Canada highlights the call for mercury justice in Grassy Narrows during IDW 2025, advocating for clean water, health, and… continue reading
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NISG to Create Framework to Help the Indigenous Church Move Forward

National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering (NISG) to meet in Winnipeg November 29 to December 1, 2024, to build a shared understanding of leadership and… continue reading

Moderator’s Orange Shirt Day Message 2024

September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. This is a day to reflect, pray, and learn, and to honour… continue reading

Prayer for Grassy Narrows

A prayer in solidarity with the people of Grassy Narrows First Nation.
A Saugeen Ojibway Nation painting of four people sitting beside a bay.

Prioritize Indigenous Approaches to Climate Action

Martha Pedoniquotte writes that the integration of First Nations perspectives can foster a more comprehensive and effective response to climate… continue reading

Moderator’s National Indigenous Peoples Day Message 2024

In her National Indigenous Peoples Day message, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne reminds us that we can all take specific actions to celebrate or recognize… continue reading

Remembering Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois, and Buffalo Woman

Please join in prayer to support the families of Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois, and the unidentified woman called Buffalo Woman.
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Update: The Holy Bible in Mohawk

MandS 2023: December 10. Your gifts to Mission and Service allow projects that preserve language and culture to flourish.
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Statement on Information Shared by the Stó:lō Nation

Truths have been shared by the Stó:lō Nation . The United Church of Canada acknowledges and is saddened by what we have heard.