Northern Spirit News

Below you’ll find an ever-changing overview of our latest news. We also share important personal news in our Announcements section. Want to share Northern Spirit’s news easily with your community of faith or group? Visit our Newsletters page, where you can download PDFs of our weekly news.  Share widely! Please note that all COVID-19 news will be posted here, as well as in the general newsfeed. 

United Church News

Statement Regarding Anglican Exit from Lease Agreement for Shared Office Space

The ACC has advised the United Church that it is withdrawing from its commitment to move into 300 Bloor St. W. We remain committed to the move, and are deeply grateful to the congregation of Bloor St… continue reading Read More

CBC Nonfiction Prize Winner’s Story Explores Disability and “Extreme Caregiving”

Laura MacGregor’s prizewinning story of caring for her son reveals huge gaps in attitudes towards disabilities. Her experience led to a crisis of faith, and formed the basis of her PhD thesis Read More

Open Letter Urges Retention of El Salvador’s Historic Ban on Metals Mining

The United Church of Canada one of 153 faith-based organizations from 25 countries who are calling upon the Salvadoran government to reject metals mining projects that threaten communities Read More

Moderator’s Advent Message 2025

In her Advent message, Moderator Kimberly Heath offers a reflection that makes space for all our feelings—the joy, the grief, the hope, and the weariness. Read More

The United Church General Council Office is Moving

December sees the United Church move from its longtime church house at 3250 Bloor St. West, Toronto to a temporary shared space with the Presbyterian Church in Canada Read More