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

Christmas Blessings

The General Council Office wishes you peace and joy this Christmas season. We are now closed for the holidays and will be back at work on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Read More

More than 100 Francophone Youth Attended First-Time United Church Event

La rencontre nationale des jeunes francophones du Canada (Ré-unis) brought together young francophones from across Canada for the first time. The event was in Sherbrooke, QC, November 29‒December 1,… continue reading Read More

Visit Strengthens Ties with Canadian Members of WCC

World Council of Churches’ General Secretary hosted by the Canadian Council of Churches on visit to Canada, including a stop at the national office of The United Church of Canada Read More

Moderator’s Christmas Message 2024

The birth of the Christ Child among us changed our world forever. So, this Christmas, the Moderator invites us to look around at the signs of change and new life. Read More

Elders Have Set a Path Forward for the Indigenous Church

The National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering met in Winnipeg from November 29 through December 2 for a time of discussion, reflection, and prayer. Read More