United Church of Canada

The United Church of Canada awaits partners’ perspectives on proposed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Moderator Carmen Lansdowne invites communities of faith to bring the vision of the United Church to life in their communities in 2025.

The General Council Office wishes you peace and joy this Christmas season. We are now closed for the holidays and will be back at work on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

La rencontre nationale des jeunes francophones du Canada (Ré-unis) brought together young francophones from across Canada for the first time. The event was in Sherbrooke, QC, November 29‒December 1,… continue reading

World Council of Churches’ General Secretary hosted by the Canadian Council of Churches on visit to Canada, including a stop at the national office of The United Church of Canada

The birth of the Christ Child among us changed our world forever. So, this Christmas, the Moderator invites us to look around at the signs of change and new life.

The National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering met in Winnipeg from November 29 through December 2 for a time of discussion, reflection, and prayer.

A candlelight vigil on December 1 responded to vandalism of the rainbow steps at an Affirming church in Brighton, Ontario, shortly after the regional council held an inclusive hymn sing on those same… continue reading

The United Church urges Canada to support peace talks in the Philippines, end military cooperation fueling human rights abuses, and prioritize justice. Join us: Sign the petition for peace and… continue reading

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

In her Advent message, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne reflects on how the Christ child was not born in luxury, but had loving parents and God’s grace. This love is what we hope for with all of those in… continue reading

The East Central Ontario Regional Council of The United Church of Canada put its words into action by extending an invitation to the Brighton community to join them in singing songs of inclusion on… continue reading

A statement to support the work and recommendations of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories occupied since 1967, and to uphold the work of the… continue reading

A USD$15,000 seed grant for innovation from In Trust Center will be matched by The United Church of Canada, along with contributions by United Church-affiliated theological schools.

Local congregations empowered to adopt advocacy strategies regarding Palestine and Israel, as General Council affirms applying justice principles to the conflict.

The Scaling Up Resilience Project in Zimbabwe, a partnership with the Zimbabwe Council of Churches and the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, addresses food insecurity through community-driven solutions,… continue reading

Moderator Carmen Lansdowne reminds us that we have good reason to give thanks—and to share the gifts in our lives with those who are in need. May God bless you and those around you this Thanksgiving.

The United Church of Canada marks October 7, 2024.