The Search Is On! General Secretary Position Posted
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The search is underway for the next General Secretary of The United Church of Canada, who will succeed Michael Blair upon his retirement in fall 2026.
This leadership role will help guide the church through a period of transformation, supporting its commitments to reconciliation, equity, belonging, and organizational sustainability.
Applications are being accepteduntil June 28, 2026. Please share this opportunity with individuals you believe have the gifts and experience to serve in this important role in the life of our denomination.
To markWorld Refugee Day on June 20, The United Church of Canada is hosting Living into Radical Welcome: Rainbow Refugee Sponsorship on June 18 from 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET. This interactive webinar will invite communities of faith, sponsorship groups, and justice-seeking individuals to learn how refugee sponsorship can be an expression of compassion, solidarity, and faithful discipleship.
Participants will hear stories from communities already involved in sponsorship, learn about the refugee sponsorship process and the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program, and explore the unique realities faced by LGBTQIA+ refugees around the world. The webinar will also highlight how sponsorship can deepen a congregation’s commitment to justice, inclusion, and radical welcome.
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Across Northern Canada, Indigenous ministers serve communities where grief is a constant presence. They walk with families through loss, often carrying the weight of this sacred work with little opportunity for support themselves.
Through Mission and Service, the Northern Indigenous Ministers Retreat offers space for rest, healing, and connection. In Fall 2025, 16 ministers gathered for five days of ceremony, reflection, storytelling, and community—an opportunity to share burdens and renew their spirits alongside others who understand the challenges of their ministry.
A third retreat is planned for this year at Fisher River Cree Nation, helping even more ministers access care and support.Your Mission and Service giftsmake these gatherings possible by helping cover travel, facilitators, and retreat costs.
Together, we can remind Northern Indigenous ministers that they are not alone.
New Blog! At Mohawk Institute, a Legacy of Pain Becomes a Place of Education and Healing
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Following a visit to the Mohawk Institute—the longest-running residential school in Canada—Moderator Kimberly Heath reflects on the building's transformation from a site of profound harm to a place of education, justice, and healing. Now operated as a museum by the Woodland Cultural Centre, the former residential school preserves the stories of survivors and serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing work of truth, reconciliation, and learning.
Read the Moderator's reflectionon the importance of preserving these spaces and continuing the journey toward reconciliation.
The United Church Bookstore: Explore Resources for Justice, Inclusion, and Faithful Action—Now on Sale
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Looking for resources to inspire learning, reflection, and action? The UCRD Store's sale section features books and resources that connect with many of the United Church's priorities, including Indigenous reconciliation, 2S and LGBTQIA+ inclusion, anti-racism, justice, and spiritual renewal.
