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United Church of Canada
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Justice, Global, Ecumenical Relations Unit, 3250 Bloor St. West, Suite 300
Toronto ON M8X 2Y4
Canada (North America)
Telephone: +1 416 231 5931
Fax: +1 416 231 3103
Email: obula@united-church.ca
Address-No.: 112118 / 3011
Information in the internet:
URL: http://www.united-church.ca
Languages of the website: English, French
 In 1925, four church bodies joined to form the United Church of Canada. The founding members were the Methodist Church, Canada, the Congregational Union of Canada, the General Council of Union Churches, and 70% of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. The Wesleyan Methodists of Bermuda joined in 1930, and the Evangelical United Brethren in 1968. The union was the first in the world to cross historic denominational lines. Impetus for union came from the need to serve Canada’s vast northwest and the desire for more effective overseas mission.
The United Church is Canada’s largest Protestant church and includes various strata of the population. It is known for its consistent stand on social and environmental issues. It also has to face challenges of a large and diverse body, with debates about sexual ethics and other controversial questions. It maintains its ecumenical ties with the families from which it arose, being a member not only of the WCC but also of the WARC and the WMC.
The United Church has eleven theological training institutions, with some attached to major universities. The United Church Observeris the principal publication; there are three other periodicals covering liturgy and music, education, and mission.
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Statistic data of church
Members |
total: 4096 |
Parishes |
(conventionally): 41 |
house fellowships |
(Number of growing parishes): 51 |
Ordained clergy |
total: 40 |
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women´s ordination |
Elders/Presbyters |
total: 0 |
Deacons |
total: 0 |
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no information about deacons |
Missionaries |
total: 0 |
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missionaries do not working abroad |
Baptismal practise |
infant and believer´s baptism
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Godparents |
No information about godparents
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Lord's Supper |
Frequency per annum: 12
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Newspapers/ Periodicals |
no information about publication of magazines |
Theological training facilities |
Number: 0 |
Schools providing general education |
no information about other schools |
Founded in |
0 |
Organizational structures |
consistory, Classes, regional Synod, General Synod |
Official languages |
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Confessions |
- Apostles´ Creed
- Canon of Dort (1618/19)
- Heidelberg Catechism (1563)
- Nicene Creed (381)
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Partner churches |
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Association |
International assiciations
National assiciations
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Members and partners:
last update: 17.02.2006
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