UCC in Focus
Jasper United minister reflects on ‘huge loss’ of church to wildfire
Rev. Linda McLaren also lost her home, the church's manse, in the massive blaze
Church News
-
-
Spirituality
Jasper wildfire destroys historic Anglican church
St. Mary & St. George Anglican Church was nearly a century old when it burned down
-
UCC in Focus
141 members of this United church went to war. 19 never returned home.
More than a century after the start of the First World War, a historian tells their stories
-
UCC in Focus
United Church review to look at how well the restructured denomination is working
In 2019, the church radically changed its structure. A new review aims to assess if the changes were worth it.
-
UCC in Focus
Misunderstandings, understaffed congregations bogged down votes in Indigenous United Church remit
"There are insights and occasional hard truths that emerged during that process," said one regional staffer
-
UCC in Focus
Hate mail targets 2SLGBTQ+-Affirming churches across Canada
The American-based harassment campaign is a sharp reminder that homophobic and transphobic attitudes are on the rise
-
UCC in Focus
United Church ad airs to figure skating fans across Canada during Stars on Ice tour
The 30-second video highlighted the denomination's inclusivity and diversity in an attempt to reach non-members
-
UCC in Focus
United Church moderator, other church leaders march on Parliament Hill to call for Gaza ceasefire
The ecumenical march came two weeks after the church condemned the Israel Defense Forces’ ongoing assault on Rafah
-
Environment
Toronto religious leaders organize a ’pray in’ to protest RBC’s funding of fossil fuels
Nine protesters were arrested after urging the bank to prioritize the planet's future over profits.
-
UCC in Focus
Indigenous artist’s mural designs in Port Alberni church represent hope and healing
The vibrant artwork honours the church's commitment to truth and reconciliation
