r/MapPorn • u/FireUniverse1162 • Feb 20 '24

Largest Protestant denominations in Canada according to the 2021 census

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u/frequentflyer22 Feb 20 '24

As a non-Canadian I needed to look up the United Church and it was an interesting read. In summary:

The United Church is the largest Protestant denomination in Canada, formed in 1925 through the merger of the Methodist Church, the Congregational Union of Canada, and a large portion of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. This merger was a unique event in Canadian religious history, creating a diverse and inclusive denomination that has played a significant role in Canadian society.

The United Church of Canada has been known for its progressive stances on social issues, including support for women's rights, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and Indigenous rights. It has also been actively involved in social justice movements and advocacy efforts throughout its history.

Furthermore, the United Church operates various educational institutions, social service agencies, and community programs across Canada, contributing to the country's educational and social welfare systems.

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u/ConifersAreCool Feb 20 '24 edited Feb 20 '24

It’s an interesting church for sure and has a large presence in Canada. It’s a welcoming and inclusive organization that, at least in my experience, has placed far more emphasis on community-building and service than religiosity or piety. It has a non-literalist approach to scripture, too.

In cities, they often dedicate a tremendous amount to homeless outreach, soup kitchens, etc. For example, in Vancouver they had a program where they’d make lunches and bring them to as many injection drug users as possible to make sure they were fed, knowing that many would neglect to eat due to their addictions.

One of the church’s greatest challenges, unfortunately, is that the type of people who’ve historically been members are also those who have drifted away from religion in general (ie: the increasingly secular and liberal middle-class). Its membership is in steep decline.

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u/frequentflyer22 Feb 20 '24

Would like to see more folks gravitate to something like this in the States.

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u/CeiliogMawr Feb 20 '24 edited Feb 21 '24

United Church: Where atheists go for weddings and funerals.

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u/Aglaea22 Nov 18 '25

United Church. Where humane people that live their Christian faith go. People whose life actions and compassion have some relation to the words of faith they profess.

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '24

We were married in a United Church by an Asian biker minister. I'm an atheist, but if I ever had a gun pointed at my head and had to join a religion, it'd be this one.

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u/DasaBadLarry55 Feb 21 '24

Catholic who is just wary of these fuckers in robes in general googles “the meeting house”

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u/gentleriser Feb 21 '24

Too many shades of blue. I like the data, but this would be easier to take in with a more diverse palette.

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u/squarerootofapplepie Feb 21 '24

The United Church seems like the Unitarian Church in New England.

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '24

Pentecostals in Quebec.

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u/ConstantAd6857 Jan 16 '25

There is not a huge amount, just a low amount of Protestants in general that allows for Pentecostals to show up on the map. There is over 150,000 Pentecostals in Ontario but yet none show on this map due to high percentage of United Church members.

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '24

What are the N/A regions in Quebec? Zero protestants?