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United Church of Canada

British  

noun

  1. the largest Protestant denomination in Canada, formed in the 1920s by incorporating some Presbyterians and most Methodists

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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

The Rev. Nick Coates, a brother of the groom who was ordained by the United Church of Canada, officiated.

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2018

In Toronto a minister of the United Church of Canada, Rev. Dr. James Little, was so changed that for the first time in 20 years he was able to pray successfully.

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