Saddened by Vandalism at Two More United Churches
March 31, 2022
The United Church of Canada is saddened by two acts of vandalism that occurred this week at St. Luke’s United Church in Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia, and Scarboro United Church in Calgary, Alberta.
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Letter Concerning Ukraine from Ethnocultural Networks
March 25, 2022
In an open letter, the Ethnocultural Networks of the United Church call for justice in Ukraine and express concern over manifestations of racism seen in the midst of this war.
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10 Ways to Work Towards Anti-Racism
March 15, 2022
March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. However, the struggle against racism is a continuous effort. Anti-racism work is important on any day and every day.
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Concern for Ukrainian Communities
February 28, 2022
The United Church of Canada holds in prayer all those facing fear and violence and seeks the immediate cessation of war in Ukraine.
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Opposing Symbols of Hate in Protests
February 16, 2022
Committing to becoming an actively anti-racist church includes intentionally opposing signs and systems of racism whenever they are displayed in the church and society.
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Leadership Counts Launches!
November 17, 2021
Starting in mid-November many United Church leaders are being invited to participate in Leadership Counts, a voluntary survey of ministry personnel, national committee members, and national and regional council staff.
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Resources to Bring the Children Home
July 22, 2021
The United Church will support research of unmarked graves as an act of reparation.
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Moderator’s Statement on Residential School Burial Sites
July 19, 2021
Statement from the Moderator on residential school burial sites.
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Response to Kamloops Residential School Graves Discovery
June 04, 2021
Message to the people of The United Church of Canada from the Moderator and the Rev. Murray Pruden.
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Kamloops Residential School: A Time for Mourning and Support
May 31, 2021
As news came on May 28, 2021, that the remains of 215 children were found in a mass unmarked grave on the grounds of the former Kamloops Residential School, we entered into a time of mourning for these relatives, their families, and their communities.
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