As the campaign for the June 2 Provincial Election begins, 10 faith groups in Beaches East York have come together to host a Candidates Meeting. The event will take place at The Church of the Resurrection at 1100 Woodbine Avenue. People can attend in person or on Zoom on Thursday May 12 at 7:00 p.m. by registering at www.therez.ca/election The meeting will give people of faith and all citizens a chance to hear the ideas of the various candidates and political parties on how they would create...
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Holding differences Creatively in the Public Forum with Facilitators Mardi Tindal, former moderator of The United Church of Canada and Michael Saver, consultant. Both are facilitators with The Centre for Courage and Renewal. This is a free online Zoom event being hosted by Beach United Church. As we approach the June provincial election, the toxic legacy of the U.S. insurrection, the misinformation disseminated by the so-called ‘Freedom Convoy’, and continued anxiety about the COVID – 19...
Join with others from Shining Waters through Zoom on Wed April 13th as we reflect on the inspirational story of a Palestinian with creative or innovative way to support their community, do business, advocate for Palestine, and otherwise contribute to the world. The individual stories featured in this series come from the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre in Jerusalem, a partner of our United Church of Canada. Our Kumi Now Innovator Series sessions happen twice a month. Each session...
Join with others from Shining Waters through Zoom on Wed April 27th as we reflect on the inspirational story of a Palestinian with creative or innovative way to support their community, do business, advocate for Palestine, and otherwise contribute to the world. The individual stories featured in this series come from the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre in Jerusalem, a partner of our United Church of Canada. Our Kumi Now Innovator Series sessions happen twice a month. Each session...
In line with our United Church call to 'Bold Discipleship, Deep Spirituality, Radical Justice', the theme of this year's UNJPPI Gathering is "Responding to a Cry for Hope". That is the Call which was issued in 2019 by Kairos Palestine and Palestinian Christians. The UNJPPI Gathering will be in London, Ontario from May 6 to 8, with a community event at King's College on May 5. In an attempt to work in the spirit of decolonization, most of our leadership will be Palestinian as we try to...