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.
The Reconciliation Totem by James Hart

Memorial Register of Missing Children

   A memorial register honouring children who died at residential schools (TRC Call to Action 72) will be launched on September 30, 2019.

Photo of an eagle feather held up during ceremonies marking the release of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women report in Gatineau, June 3, 2019

Let This Be the Last Inquiry

Moderator Rev. Dr. Richard Bott and the Rev. Maggie Dieter respond to the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered…

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Photo of members of ecumenical delegation meeting with Senator Murray Sinclair

Bill C-262: Senators Still Need to Hear from You!

Those in favour of Bill C-262, an Act to ensure that the laws of Canada are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of…

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Red, white, black, yellow cloth strips, braided together

Mark the Residential Schools Apology Anniversary in Prayer

Braiding Reconciliation Prayer, inspired by a teaching shared by Youth Forum at General Council, marks 20th anniversary of 1998 Apology.   

United Church Accounts for Its Obligations in Residential Schools Settlement Agreement

An article published in the April 27, 2016, edition of The Globe and Mail (“Churches escape residential school settlement obligations in…

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