Vote establishing Indigenous church’s self-determination passes by Leslie Sinclair Results are a step toward "moving forward together in a good way"Â
The United Church tackles climate change with churchwide youth program by Kevin Maimann Climate Motivators program encourages and nurtures the next generation of environmental advocates
Deadline for vote supporting the Indigenous Church to be self-determining is fast approaching by Leslie Sinclair If the remit vote passes this weekend, it could be a major step towards decolonization and reconciliation for the United Church
United Church pauses applications from admission ministers due to many international candidates not finding jobs by Julie Carl Few churches are willing to accept ministers who are racialized, according to the United Church
Clergy protest United Church’s decision to elevate designated lay ministers’ authority to the same level as ordained ministers by Christopher White Ministry personnel are concerned the Church's decision will devalue ordained ministers' credentials
This lay minister is helping the United Church create 100 new communities of faith by Emma Prestwich "We have something important and valuable to offer the world," says Cameron Fraser
United Church chooses seven principles to guide its justice work by Mike Milne The principles can be used immediately in church decision-making
United Church annual recall meeting attendees debate excluding the public and the media from General Council Executive meetings by Mike Milne Some attendees said they welcome working without media scrutiny, while others say they worry how this will impact people's trust and donations
Budget woes lead United Church to reduce partnership grants amid looming 2024 deficit by Julie Carl Grants to Canadian and global partners will be reduced by more than 20 percent, with some losing funding altogether
United Church runs $4M deficit in 2023 amid strategic plan initiatives and drops in giving by Mike Milne The 2024 budget will be approved at General Council Executive meeting in November
New ‘Faith Workers’ Bill of Rights’ cites church bullying and unfair discipline process Jul. 3, 2025