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Since 2007, the Canadian Council of Churches, in the person of the General Secretary, has been involved in the annual global faith leaders summit to parallel G8 and G20 meetings and to inspire and challenge the G8 and G20 in such globe-changing directions as the fulfillment of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, including working […]

Canadian church leaders address Crises in the Middle East Concerned about the humanitarian tragedy in Syria, the uncertainty with democratic transitions in Egypt, and the unresolved decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict Canadian church leaders have called on the Prime Minister to respond generously to the refugee crisis, lead in the protection of human rights, and hold firm

The Canadian Council of Churches (CCC) has an opening for a temporary position as Researcher. The purpose of this position is to establish a database of inter-faith resources in Canada and a report on interfaith work in other countries. A Bachelor’s degree in theology, religious studies or other relevant study, along with demonstrated experience in

For Immediate Release: May 7, 2013 “The Rhythm of the Rock” is coming! Wednesday, May 15th, 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen Street East, Toronto Tickets $50.00 ONLINE at TheRhythmoftheRock.eventbrite.ca ($25.00 students and seniors) Hosted by Frank Faulk Award winning documentary producer with CBC Radio One, this is the first Canadian Council

Religious leaders from across the G8 countries have called on Heads of Government to follow the UK in fulfilling existing commitments to spend 0.7% of national income on aid, in a letter to the Financial Times. From today, they point out, 1000 days remain to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by the 2015 deadline.

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms names  the freedom of conscience and religion as its first fundamental freedom. The Canadian Council of Churches representing—in its 25 member denominations—85% of the Christians in Canada, with connections  to millions of people of faith around the world, has been promoting and living this fundamental freedom of religion and conscience for nearly

Recently CCC General Secretary, the Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton was the only faith leader invited to attend an international meeting of the UN High Panel on the Millennium Development Goals. The purpose of the High Panel is to listen to the perspectives of civil society on the MDGs leading up to the end of their

November 21-23, 2012 Queen of the Apostles, Mississauga, ON The Canadian Council of Churches Governing Board brings together representatives from Anglican, Evangelical, Free Church, Orthodox, Protestant and Catholic member churches to review and coordinate the work of its Committees and Commissions, appoint officers, obtain funds for its work, and determine external relations to other religious

The Commission for Justice and Peace of the Canadian Council of Churches has written to The Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of the Environment, in advance of the 18th Conference of the Parties (COP18) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Doha, Qatar. CJP requests an opportunity for dialogue with the Ministry of

This letter was originally drafted by the Chair of the Canadian Interfaith Conversation, Gerald Filson of the Baha’i Community. The various faith communities who make up this conversation were invited to sign on. Many were able to do so. Read the full text of the letter [PDF]. En français.