In recent weeks, congregations have received a package from the Friends of the Foundation. The Foundation is not responsible for the program or the Friends . The package invites congregations to meet in clusters to celebrate the Centennial anniversary of the Church and provides a liturgy and offering envelopes that direct donations to the congregation and to the Foundation.
The funds named by the Friends of the Foundation, on the offering envelopes they provided, are existing funds that anyone can give to at any time in support of a few of the main denominational priorities. We are also always happy to work together to create funds that support ministry of congregations, United Church outreach organizations or other communities of faith. The fact the Friends of the Foundation have chosen the highlight the funds we hold that support denominational priorities is wonderful and appreciated, however, we have no involvement in the actual celebrations they are organizing.
The program offered by the Friends is one of the ways congregations may choose to mark the 100th anniversary of the church, however, each congregation should feel free to choose whether or not to accept the invitation as best suits them.
The denominational commemoration of the Centennial includes a worship service on June 8, 2025, a public outreach campaign and a Centennial Legacy Campaign led by the Foundation to support Communities of Faith in inviting gifts for their ministry and future use. Regions are also inviting their membership and friends into a variety of activities marking this momentous occasion and many congregations are choosing a variety of ways to celebrate and commemorate in their own communities.
For information on the denominational and Foundation-led initiatives marking the Centennial, visit centennialcampaign.ca and united-church.ca/100years.
Welcome to The United Church of Canada Foundation
The United Church of Canada Foundation’s purpose is to foster deep spirituality, bold discipleship and daring justice by attracting and deploying financial resources. Through capacity building, convening, granting, and careful stewardship of funds entrusted to us, we support congregations, ministries, and programs that enrich The United Church of Canada, create a more just planet, and celebrate God’s abundance in the world.
United, we support the ministries that are meaningful to you.
We help generous people sustain the work of The United Church of Canada, its congregations and its partners, in life and beyond. The Foundation directs your gifts to support the ministries you love both right now, and for far into the future.
United, we will help your generosity grow like never before.
When you contribute to the Foundation, you are strengthening the future of The United Church. We empower individuals and congregations who are looking to invest in the future of the church make meaningful impacts for years to come.
United, we create lasting change in your communities of faith.
We support new initiatives, ministries, and programs that enrich the church through our extensive granting and award program, Seeds of Hope. Last year, we awarded almost $550,000 to 74 recipients through the Seeds of Hope program.
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God is calling you to create a meaningful legacy. How will you be remembered?
Join the Centennial Legacy Campaign, and make a difference in your church today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
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Seeds of Hope Granting Program
The Spring 2025 Seeds of Hope granting cycle is now closed! Please check back soon for our grant announcement.
