BC Synod Lenten Series
Doctrine of Discovery An On-line Study on Thursday Evenings March 3rd to April 7th from 7 to 8:30 pm ~ from the BC Synod Website As part of your Lenten Spiritual Practice, join us on Zoom for … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: Justice initiatives
Opposing Symbols of Hate in Protests
An Open Letter from the United Church’s Anti-Racism Common Table ~ published on February 16, 2022 on The United Church of Canada’s website In October 2020, the people of The United Church of Canada committed to becoming an actively anti-racist … Continue reading →
A Prayerful Reflection on the Protests of February 2022
from The Canadian Council of Churches ~ posted to The Canadian Council of Churches’ website on February 11, 2022 Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. When tensions grow, positions harden, and hearts grow cold, we call for Canadians to … Continue reading →
A Peaceful Solution Must Be Found For Ukraine
General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation calls for action to avert further conflict The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is calling on the international community to take immediate action to avert further conflict and war between Russia and Ukraine. “We … Continue reading →
Thank You from the Mission and Service Fund
Love the Way God Loves Thank you for showing love for neighbours at home and around the world. ~ from the United Church of Canada’s website; published on January 19, 2022 Love the way God loves. That’s arguably … Continue reading →
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 6, 2021 On this day in 1989, 14 young women were murdered at Polytechnique Montréal. We pray for those souls lost 32 years ago, and for all those who encounter gender-based violence. May God bless and protect them. The … Continue reading →
Moderator’s 2021 Advent Message
Our Advent preparations might help the light of Christ’s love to shine in the night’s sky. This year’s Advent message is available on The United Church of Canada’s YouTube channel.
Continue reading →International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
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 →
Anglican and Evangelical Lutheran Leaders Write about Climate Crisis
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 →
Elder Alberta Billy Speaks at PMRC Town Hall
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 →