The United Church of Canada Foundation

06/10/2026

Don't forget to check out all of the people and projects receiving grant support from our Spring round!

Head to unitedchurchfoundation.ca to view the full list now.

06/10/2026

Across Canada and around the world, Mission and Service partners are helping create communities where people are welcomed, affirmed, and treated with dignity.

Read the Mission and Service Story for the week of June 7, 2026 here: https://unitedchurchfoundation.ca/mission-and-service-story-created-loved/

06/09/2026

Thanks for joining our webinar 'Coffee With: Phil Wilson' last week.

Rev. Wilson shared with us about the deaf ministry work happening at Emmanuel United Church in Odessa, ON, and more insights on accessible ministry.

Watch the replay now on our website: https://unitedchurchfoundation.ca/coffee-with-rev-phil-wilson/

06/09/2026

You can help make the Northern Indigenous Ministers Retreat a reality again for those who need it. Your gift means much more than making this gathering possible: it means a minister who is carrying the weight of their community can finally set it down, reconnect, and return home renewed.

Please make your gift today: http://uccf-northern-ministers-retreat.pllenty.com

Last year, attendees of the Northern Indigenous Ministers Retreat gave ministers serving Northern communities a chance to relax, to breathe, and to relieve the pressure of their daily lives.

In Galatians 6:2, Paul writes: Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. By coming together in fellowship and by working together to heal, these ministers are fulfilling the word of God.

You can help make this opportunity a reality again for those who need it. Your gift means much more than making this gathering possible: it means a minister who is carrying the weight of their community can finally set it down, reconnect, and return home renewed.

Please make your gift today: http://uccf-northern-ministers-retreat.pllenty.com

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The United Church of Canada Foundation

06/08/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report 'You were called to one hope when you were called" is available now!

We are called to one hope, and that hope manifests in so much inspiring ministry... we're excited to share it with you in this report.

Find it at unitedchurchfoundation.ca/2025report

06/07/2026

Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. (1 Corinthians 12:12)

Happy Pride!

06/05/2026

What does belonging look like?

For Fairlawn Avenue United Church, it started by listening.

Through the United in Diversity project, youth, parents, caregivers, and community members shared what was missing: safe spaces, supportive relationships, and opportunities for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to connect and thrive.

Those conversations sparked new partnerships, community programming, family support, and spaces where young people can be fully themselves.

Read how a Seeds of Hope grant is helping partners build belonging: https://unitedchurchfoundation.ca/seeds-of-hope-in-bloom-united-in-diversity/

06/05/2026

Webinar alert!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 11 at 12:00PM ET for Works in Action: Community Connections.

A welcoming space can change a life. Whether it's a place to share a meal, learn a new skill, or find support, community hubs help people connect and thrive.

At this webinar, you’ll hear from leaders who are creating spaces of belonging in communities across Canada:
- Jes Smith, Bedford House
- Matt Kok, Brunswick Street Mission
- Pam Cullen, London Community Chaplaincy

Join us for Works in Action: Community Connections on June 11, and get inspired by stories of connection, hospitality, and community impact.

Register today: https://unitedchurchfoundation.ca/upcoming-webinar-works-in-action-community-connections/

06/04/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report, "You were called to one hope when you were called" will be released on Monday, June 8!

We can't wait for you to check it out. Stay tuned!

06/02/2026

Accessibility is about more than removing barriers, it changes how we build community and interact with the world around us.

☕ Join us on June 4 for webinar Coffee With: Rev. Phil Wilson, and learn how the Deaf Ministry project has blossomed from including American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation in worship, to teaching hearing members how to communicate in ASL.

Grab your coffee and join us on Thursday, June 4 at noon Eastern to discover what can happen when accessibility is at the heart of ministry.

Register today: https://unitedchurchfoundation.ca/upcoming-webinar-coffee-with-rev-phil-wilson/