United Church of Canada
Britishnoun
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The United Church of Canada, the nation’s largest Protestant denomination, apologized more than 20 years ago for its role in operating 15 residential schools for Indigenous youths.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 24, 2022
The United Church of Canada, which operated 15 such schools, has apologized for its role, opened its archives and helped identify burial sites.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 22, 2021
Despite being an outspoken atheist, Ms. Vosper has steadfastly maintained her place in the United Church of Canada, which with two million followers across the country is Canada’s pre-eminent Protestant church.
From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2019
“This doesn’t alter in any way the belief of The United Church of Canada in God,” the church announced, to the confusion of many.
From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2019
Last week the powerful United Church of Canada, a union of Canada's Methodists, Congregationalists and some Presbyterians, seemed willing to take this chance.
From Time Magazine Archive
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