A Prayer for Orange Shirt Day from The United Church of Canada Powerful Christ, we are grateful that you came to us as a child, who grew out of a community that nurtured, supported, and taught you the way of … Continue reading →
Our Denominations Write to the Government of Canada In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser, four ecumenical partners call for a more just system for migrant workers in Canada. The … Continue reading →
Over 33 Million Affected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on September 13, 2022 that the Government of Canada will match donations to the Humanitarian Coalition, in response to the devastating flooding in Pakistan. Donations made by individuals between August … Continue reading →
September 15th to 22nd The World Council of Churches invites member churches, faith-based communities, and civil society organizations around the world to join together for a week of prayer from September 15th to 22nd for just peace for all in … Continue reading →
ELCIC National Bishop Encourages Resolution of the Stoney Knoll Land Claim National Bishop Susan Johnson has written a letter to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, The Honourable Marc Miller, MP, encouraging resolution of the Stoney Knoll First Nation land claim. … Continue reading →
The Diocese of Jerusalem is one of three dioceses of the Episcopal Church of Jerusalem and the Middle East. St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Ramallah is one of five parishes in Palestine.
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In advance of Emancipation Day, Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls wrote, “We must act to address the realities of racism, discrimination, and exclusion in our parishes, in our communities, and in our country.” ~ Primate Linda Nicholls’ reflection was … Continue reading →
Mark the Abolishment of Slavery in the British Empire, including Canada, with Two Events from the United Church: Panel Discussion and Worship Service Emancipation Day celebrates freedom for people of African descent and ended slavery for all people in the … Continue reading →
National Bishop Writes to the Church Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada National Bishop Susan Johnson has written to the church in advance of National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, a day “intended to strengthen and encourage us in daily practices … Continue reading →
Focussing on the right to seek safety Monday, June 20, 2022 World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20 and celebrates the … Continue reading →