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

Vancouver School of Theology Receives Major Grant

The Vancouver School of Theology has received a major grant that will establish the Reimagining Theology Project. Read More

Celebrating a Decade of Full Communion

Livestreamed online worship service on Sat, Dec. 13, 2025, from 12–1 p.m. ET will celebrate a decade of full communion partnership between The United Church of Canada and the United Church of Christ. Read More

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