An Update ~ from an article published on The United Church of Canada’s website on November 16, 2023 Even as the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza effectively blocks all non-governmental aid from entering, United Church support is reaching partners who are … Continue reading →
ELCIC national and synod bishops write to members of the church “with heavy hearts, full of concern for the war between Israel and Hamas.” The letter appears below and can be downloaded here. The Lutheran World Federation’s statement referred to … Continue reading →
The level of human loss and suffering is unconscionable and must stop. KAIROS Canada, the Anglican Church of Canada, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, the Mennonite Central Committee of Canada, The Presbyterian Church in Canada, and The United Church … Continue reading →
Moderator Carmen Lansdowne Reflects on What Is Happening in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories The following reflection was posted on Moderator Carmen Lansdowne’s Facebook page on October 8, 2023. I have been sitting on the side of my … Continue reading →
The National Bishop and Primate Released a Statement on October 8th The statement by Bishop Susan Johnson, the National Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, and The Most Rev. Linda Nicholls, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, … Continue reading →
A Statement from the Lutheran World Federation ~ posted to the Lutheran World Federation’s website on October 8, 2023 The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is deeply concerned about the attacks of Hamas on towns and the civilian population in Israel, … Continue reading →
United Church of Canada Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine ~ posted on October 7, 2023 on The United Church of Canada’s website The United Church of Canada is deeply concerned about the spiralling conflict between Palestinian armed … Continue reading →
The World Council of Churches is following closely the developments in Israel and Palestine since the outbreak of hostilities on 7 October, following the reported launch of thousands of rockets from Gaza into Israel, and the infiltration of southern Israel … Continue reading →
September 16th to 23rd Theme: “No Place to Lay My Head” 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 for just peace for … Continue reading →
What Is the Role of Churches? A Panel Discussion Being Held Thursday, April 27th in person in Ottawa and on-line 7 – 9 pm ET (4-6 pm PT) ~ from the post on the Saint Paul University website What is … Continue reading →