About Us



United Church of Canada

The United Church is the largest Protestant denomination in Canada. Ours is a rich history closely entwined with the development of Canada itself.

We believe in God, who created everything and continues to create in the present. We believe God sent Jesus to us to heal and change us for good. We want to share the story of his life and teachings, how he died yet mysteriously overcame death and continues to touch hearts today.

God's presence is always with us and acts in us through the Spirit. We believe we have a responsibility to become a creative force within the world.

Our spiritual head is an elected Moderator, a position held by a man or a woman. Decisions are made with much consultation among a broad base of representatives – women, men, children, and young people – from all regions of Canada.

Sometimes we disagree with one another, but we seek to do so with respect. The struggle has led us to pay particular attention to those who are often overlooked: poor people, women and children, and people of diverse races, cultures, and sexual orientations.


Quick Facts about The United Church of Canada

The United Church is Canada's largest Protestant denomination, with close to 3 million Canadians who, when asked by Statistics Canada in 2001, identified their religion as United Church.

The United Church was formed in 1925 through the union of Canadian Methodists, Congregationalists and 70% of Canadian Presbyterians.

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For more information, please visit www.united-church.ca and www.wondercafe.ca.