The United Church Has Always Believed in Diversity

When the Basis of Union (Faith Statement) for the soon-to-be United Church of Canada was being developed in the early 1900s, a majority of those on the committee voted for each theological statement. However, no one voted in favour of every one of the statements. Each person could find something in the Basis of Union in which they whole-heartedly believed, but no one claimed to whole-heartedly believe every single statement. From the very beginning, our church has made room for diversity of belief and being. From the very beginning, the United Church has understood that each individual is responsible for their own relationship with God and has never demanded that everyone subscribe to the one set-in-stone faith statement. 

God's Spirit continues to challenge and guide us in expanding our understanding of what diversity really means in God's realm as we have been called to face racism, colonialism, sexism, homophobia, ableism and other ways that we have not lived up to the welcoming, inclusive, compassionate example of Jesus.

Embracing diversity is what makes us who we are as a church of Jesus Christ!

Come join us as we celebrate the wonder of the diversity of God's creation.