~ from a post on September 26, 2024 on The United Church of Canada’s Facebook page Moderator Carmen Lansdowne urges us to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, on September 30. This … Continue reading →
September 21st The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. Two decades later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously voted to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire. The Constitution … Continue reading →
Anglican Diocese of Jerusalem Issues Statement ~ from a post on July 8th on the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund’s Facebook page The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund is devastated to learn of the Al Ahli Hospital’s closure … Continue reading →
Our three denominations have joined others in signing a statement issued by the Canadian Interfaith Conversation ~ from a post dated June 21, 2024 on the Canadian Council of Churches website The Canadian Interfaith Conversation has issued a statement on … Continue reading →
We can all take actions to celebrate or recognize this day. National Indigenous Peoples Day is on June 21, and June is National Indigenous Peoples Month in Canada. It is a time to recognize Indigenous Peoples, languages, contributions, and cultures … Continue reading →
June 20th World Refugee Day is commemorated every year on June 20th. It is an occasion to honour forcibly displaced people around the globe; celebrate their strength, courage, and resilience; and build empathy and understanding of their plight. Canadian Lutheran … Continue reading →
Thursday, June 6th at 4 pm PDT Join the Queer Interfaith Coalition for their first annual Interfaith Pride Service. Led by and for queer people of all faith traditions, you are welcome to come and be affirmed, celebrated, and cheered … Continue reading →
Canadian Churches for a Just Peace On May 22nd, leaders and members of our three denominations joined other denominations and faith-based organizations in a march in Ottawa to call for a just and lasting peace in Palestine and Israel. They … Continue reading →
May 17th The International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia takes place around the world on May 17. This day emphasizes that homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia are still the reality in the daily lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans … Continue reading →
on access to mental health services and MAID In a letter dated March 15, 2024 to the Ministers of Health, Justice, and Mental Health and Addictions, National Bishop Susan Johnson expresses support for just and universal access for all to … Continue reading →