Over the past decade, through prayer, reflection, art, listening, and community building, the church has engaged in intentional listening processes to understand the experiences of 2S and LGBTQIA+ people within The United Church of Canada.
On August 8, at the UCC 45th General Council, it acknowledged and apologized for the many shortcomings and the harm the church has caused to the 2S and LGBTQIA+ communities, and commits to radical love and affirming people of all identities, strengthening its witness to justice and love in action.
The apology was offered in a special worship service held this morning at Knox United Church in Calgary, as part of the 45th General Council, which ends on Aug. 11 with the installation of the Moderator, also at Knox UC, at 5 p.m.
We have failed to celebrate and delight in all of your beautiful Creation. We have wounded people instead of seeking wholeness. We are sorry.
—The Rev. Michael Blair, General Secretary, August 8, 2025
The full text of the apology is available on generalcouncil.ca
Source: https://united-church.ca/news/apology-offered-today-united-church-2s-and-lgbtqia-communities