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KERNELS OF WISDOM: Guess what? Racial discrimination is still alive in Canada in 2024! – Community Press
Feb 22, 2024 For sure, as the heading of this week’s article declares, racism is alive in our nation in 2024! It’s hard to believe, or is it? According to an article by Olivia Bush, “54 per cent of Black Canadians have experienced discrimination at least on one occasion and many on several occasions.” She […]
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Let’s talk social and ecological justice in Budget 2024 – KAIROS
Jan. 19th, 2024 Join us in urging Canada to invest in social and ecological justice! The Canadian government is preparing for Budget 2024 and wants to hear from you! This is a great opportunity to voice your support for KAIROS’ priority areas. Please take five or so minutes to complete the government’s online questionnaire by […]
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Plans to rebuild Catholic church in Attawapiskat to take shape this year – CBC
Jan 16, 2024 Church in James Bay Cree community one of 33 to burn in recent years Nearly three years after it was destroyed by fire, there are plans to rebuild the Catholic church in Attawapiskat. The diocese plans to use $3 million in insurance money to build a smaller church on the same site overlooking […]
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‘A positive hopeful step’ – Winnipeg Free Press
Jan. 8, 2024 “This a moment to celebrate.” That’s what Thomas, a gay Roman Catholic in Winnipeg who doesn’t want his last name used, said about a document released by the Vatican last month that allows blessings for same-sex couples. While the document, titled On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings, says priests can bless same-sex […]
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Anishinaabe elder fights to rid himself of name imposed in forced baptism 75 years ago – CBC
Dec 14, 2023 Quebec Indigenous affairs minister commits to finding ‘creative solution’ Ejinagosi Kistabish still remembers clinging to the side of a taxi as he watched his parents drive away from Saint-Marc-de-Figuery residential school in Amos, Que. after they showed up for a visit. Kistabish, now 75, says he still has “to cope with that […]
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Archdiocese of Toronto Allocates over $2.7 Million to Support Eight Indigenous Healing & Reconciliation Projects
Dec-12-2023 On this National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples, the Archdiocese of Toronto announced the allocation of more than $2.7 million to fund 8 different projects that will assist in the healing and reconciliation journey with First Nation, Inuit and Métis people. The projects range in scope from mental health support to […]
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Leadership Counts Midterm Report Results Released
December 6, 2023 Leadership Counts is an ongoing voluntary identity survey for ministry personnel and members of national committees. Designed to inform the United Church’s strategic plan and anti-oppression work, it reveals barriers to full participation, and helps us identify how to meet our commitments more effectively. The recently released midterm report indicates that by […]
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Climate Crisis Is Also a Spiritual Crisis
November 30, 2023 On November 30, The United Church of Canada youth delegation will begin its virtual participation in the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, COP28, being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, until December 12, 2023. Their participation is already getting the attention of media and is making important connections between […]
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Media Advisory – Wilfrid Laurier University Set to Host World Religions Conference – Canada’s Largest and Longest Running Multi-Faith Event
WATERLOO, ON, Nov. 22, 2023 – Event: Our world is becoming increasingly polarized. May it be politically, religiously, economically, or socially. This is resulting in lack of empathy, intolerance, hatred, conflicts and even wars! This could quickly escalate into a global war and major catastrophe which could be devasting for humanity. How can we heal our […]
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Human Rights Report Presented to the UN Includes Ecumenical Contribution
Canada’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) took place in the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Friday. Supported by the World Council of Churches as an example of global advocacy, Canadian churches who are members of the World Council of Churches prepared a shadow report to this process. The churches who endorse this report are: Anglican […]
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