United Church Publishing House
You may have noticed that many of the books that the United Church bookstore carries are published by the United Church Publishing House. UCPH has a fascinating history, and has been a leader in many areas.
We Have Faith in Our Books!
United Church Publishing House (UCPH) traces its roots to the Methodist Book Room, which was founded in 1829. Through many iterations, with the Methodists and later as the United Church, publishing has been a continuing mission. Since 1992, UCPH has published more than 250 titles.
From the beginning, UCPH has published books to meet the spiritual needs of both members of The United Church of Canada and others searching for spiritual strength and insight, stronger values, and better community. UCPH is committed to publishing books and resources that help people to engage in Christian ministry, attracting readers—regardless of denomination or faith—considering the spiritual aspects of their lives. We publish titles that support, challenge, and inspire church leaders and individuals. We share our faith and vision within the United Church, with members of other denominations, and with secular markets throughout Canada and beyond.
We welcome your comments on our books. E-mail us and let us know what you think.
Genres and Bestsellers
Many UCPH titles are faith development and worship related books for Communities of Faith, both leaders and members. Current titles are available in both soft cover and e-book format. Some titles are also available in other downloadable formats. Here are some of our genres.
Faith Formation
For over 30 years, UCPH has been publishing yearly Lenten devotional books that deepen one's faith through study and prayer during the season of Lent, such as Something Sacred (2025) and Act/Fast (2024). These and other faith formation books, like Building God's Beloved Community (2022) and Adventures in Faith and Family (2021), provide readers with reflections, guidance, and prayers, supporting their commitment to remain connected and engaged with Christ.
Worship Resources
Our worship resources display new forms of genuine Christian leadership, providing churches and readers with advice and information on how to handle new and ongoing challenges related to faith and the church, from congregational growth in Thriving Churches (2021) and Fishing Tips (2019) to leading worship in Gathered for Worship (2010) and its companion book Gathered for Preaching (2021).
Learn more about the history of The United Church of Canada through Moments in Time (2024) a reflection on sermons from 1910-2020 or from Ordered Liberty (2011) the first liturgical history of the United Church.
Our hymnbooks, More Voices (2007) and Voices United (1996), are staples in churches across Canada. Visit our Music Collection for a complete range of More Voices and Voices United products.
Indigenous Voices
An ongoing commitment of UCPH has been to provide a platform for Indigenous people to share their stories. The stories featured celebrate and commemorate the lives of Indigenous people by sharing real-life experiences, discussing ongoing issues, and showcasing personal reflections. Recent titles include The Other Side of the River (2020) and Journey From Fisher River: 2nd Edition (2021).
Permissions and Copyright
To request permission or for copyright inquiries, contact Copyright.
Submission of Manuscript
Do you have a book in you? Interested in submitting a manuscript to United Church Publishing House for consideration? Please fill out this form to submit your book proposal.
Retail Our Products
Are you a retailer and looking to sell UCPH books or some of The United Church of Canada‒developed products? Download our Distributor Kit [PDF] for more information about our titles. If you have any additional questions or wish to place an order, please e-mail our customer service team or phone 1-800-288-7365.