Sunday, October 17th The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty has been observed on October 17th since 1993, when the United Nations General Assembly designated this day to promote awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution in … Continue reading →
I am sharing my Thanksgiving message with Pacific Mountain Regional Council. We have many things to reflect this time of Thanksgiving. I share some food for thought as we contemplate our work as the church and reflect on the Calls … Continue reading →
Anglican Bishops and Archbishops in Canada unite with Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada leaders in a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the climate crisis. Their calls for action come as the Canadian government prepares to participate in next … Continue reading →
Special Guest at the Pacific Mountain Regional Council’s September 29, 2021 Town Hall Meeting to Help with Reflecting on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Elder Alberta Billy attended the 1981 General Council Meeting at which she asked the … Continue reading →
September 21st is observed annually as International Day of Peace since 1981. The United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing twenty-four hours of non-violence and cease-fire. The theme … Continue reading →
Donations from August 16th to September 3rd will be matched! ~ News Release from Global Affairs Canada on August 27, 2021 The Government of Canada announced today the creation of a Matching Fund in response to the earthquake in … Continue reading →
Both Prayers and Financial Support are Needed Following Devastating Earthquake in Haiti ~ posted on the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada’s website on August 17, 2021 Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada’s (ELCIC) National Bishop Susan C. Johnson urges members to … Continue reading →
Inviting donations for relief work in Haiti ~ posted to The United Church of Canada’s website on August 18, 2021 The United Church of Canada has launched a fundraising campaign to support the people of Haiti in recovering from a … Continue reading →
~ posted on August 9th to the Governor General of Canada’s website On August 9, we commemorate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. It marks the day of the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous … Continue reading →
United Church of Canada Writes Minister of Foreign Affairs ~ from The United Church of Canada’s website The United Church of Canada has written a letter to Minister of Foreign Affairs The Hon. Marc Garneau calling on him to take … Continue reading →