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How the United Church of Canada lost its way and future

Frontier Senior Fellow Gerry Bowler explores the dramatic decline of Christianity’s influence in Canada, focusing on the United Church of Canada (UCC). Once a cornerstone of Canadian society, the UCC built hospitals, schools, and social services, shaping national values and politics. From its formation in 1925 to its peak in the 1960s, the church thrived, boasting over a million members. However, the cultural revolution of the 1960s, combined with the church’s shift toward progressive causes and theological liberalism, led to a sharp decline. Key moments, like the 1997 denial of core Christian doctrines by a church leader, accelerated membership losses. Today, with only 300,000 members and an aging congregation, the UCC faces an uncertain future. Meanwhile, conservative and immigrant-led faiths are rising. This video examines how the UCC’s pursuit of relevance may have cost its legacy, and what this means for Canada’s religious landscape. #CanadianHistory #UnitedChurch #ReligionInCanada 00:00:00 THE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION OF CANADA 00:01:23 THE BIRTH AND RISE OF THE UNITED CHURCH 00:02:53 THE PROGRESSIVE TURN 00:04:06 THE ABANDONMENT OF CORE BELIEFS 00:05:20 THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THOSE WHO SHOW UP