United Church doubles down on justice for Palestine by Leslie Sinclair Proposals passed include denouncing Israel’s offensive in Gaza and endorsing a new antisemitism definition
I worry the United Church’s 2S and LGBTQIA+ apology is only a gesture by Rev. Ruth Noble Queer rights leader Rev. Ruth Noble says more time was needed to determine the way forward after the apology
New United Church Moderator Kimberly Heath on her vision for the denomination by Emma Prestwich ‘We just have to trust that we’re part of something bigger,’ she says
Indigenous Church proposal sparks emotional debate to close out General Council 45 by Gillian Steward Indigenous Elders and commissioners cite 'authoritarian, colonial and disrespectful' actions from the United Church
Clergy pay under the microscope as General Council reviews ‘fair, just and equitable’ salaries by Gillian Steward A new report reveals 85% of ministers earn above minimum pay — sparking calls to confront gaps in the church’s compensation model
United Church forecasts losing 65% of members in the next decade by Gillian Steward Church officials tried hard to be positive while presenting bleak stats on the denomination's decline
Kimberly Heath elected as United Church’s next moderator by Leslie Sinclair ‘Holy kadoodle!’ Heath exclaimed in her first address to General Council
United Church apologizes to 2SLGBTQIA+ people in moving service by Gillian Steward The church’s actions caused ‘loss of income, harassment, being denied access to church leadership and threats to personal safety,’ moderator says
3 things changing at this year’s General Council by Leslie Sinclair Commissioners can expect pre-recorded pitches from moderator nominees
Proposed ‘Faith Workers Bill of Rights’ cites church bullying and unfair discipline process by Ghazal Azizi Unifaith's proposal urges stronger protections for ministry personnel