In a letter to congregations and Rostered Ministers of the BC Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, Bishop Greg recognizes that while the “Lutheran church was not directly involved in operating residential schools, as members of the Canadian … Continue reading →
The shape of the TRC logo — a circle — reflects the Circle of Life. In the Circle, we join together to share truth. The flames sustain life in the Circle and provide safety and sustenance. Most importantly, the flames shed light … Continue reading →
Monday, September 16th begins a week long Reconciliation event in Vancouver that includes the sixth of seven national events hosted by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Each TRC National Event is dedicated to one of the Seven Sacred Teachings – … Continue reading →
All three denominations have established relief funds for Syrian refugees through their mission organizations. Individuals who wish to donate can contribute directly to a denomination or put your donation in with your offering, clearly marking your envelope for the amount … Continue reading →
With so many folk from the Church of St Paul being involved in the North Thompson Fall Fair, our tradition of not holding worship on the Sunday of the Labour Day Weekend continues. Instead, everyone is invited to Cowboy Church at the Outdoor … Continue reading →
In the article, “Wake Up To the Aboriginal Comeback”, published in The Globe and Mail on August 9th, John Ralston Saul describes how new relationships must form among First Nations and others as aboriginal peoples continue to become stronger culturally, … Continue reading →
Host of Daybreak North, Betsy Trumpener, speaks with Mary-Ellen Kelm, the Canada Research Chair in History, Medicine, and Society at Simon Fraser University. Hear the interview in which she comments on recently released research, her many conversations with First Nations elders regarding … Continue reading →
On August 6th, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, marked the 20th anniversary of Archbishop Michael Peers’ apology to the survivors of residential schools with this statement. In it, Hiltz states “Then and there the apology was … Continue reading →
CBC reports that “the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada is heading into the federal government’s archives Tuesday to gather more of the 3.5 million documents related to residential schools. “At first, the federal government refused to give the TRC … Continue reading →
During worship on the 4th, thanks and blessings were given as Lois and Don prepare for their move that will bring them closer to part of their family. We were blessed by knowing them and having them in our church … Continue reading →