As Canada mourns the lives lost to the COVID-19 pandemic today, we commend the use of this prayer, written by General Secretary Pastor Peter Noteboom, for reflection and intercession in your hearts and communities. “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or […]
The Canadian Ecumenical Anti-Racism Network of the Canadian Council of Churches has prepared this handy guide to help faith communities take part in the United Nations International Day to End Racial Discrimination. We hope it will play a role in helping your community to stand up and say “NO” to racism and prejudice in Canada.
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Poverty, and the fear of poverty, affects many in Canada. One in seven Canadians are currently living in poverty. That means 4.8 million Canadians are struggling to meet their most basic needs every day. The Commission on Justice and Peace of The Canadian Council of Churches recently released “Healing Poverty.” This reflection and suggested actions is
As we begin 2019, the Canadian Council of Churches is releasing a statement that has been sent to Prime Minister Trudeau and the leaders of all political parties represented in Canada’s House of Commons. The letter, signed by the leaders of the Council’s 26-member denominations, restates our longstanding call for the elimination of nuclear weapons around
