As many will have heard, my decision to walk the Camino was rooted in a need to strengthen my ‘solitude muscles’ and to find balance with my normal extraverted tendencies. During my process to becoming a minister, the psychologist who did my assessment qualified me as a ‘galloping extrovert’ beyond anyone he had met in his 40 years of service. He warned me of the importance to develop some resilience in times of solitude. The Camino seemed like the right place to hone these skills when it came...
Month: September 2024
Something to ponder I recently had the pleasure of meeting Claudia Sescu from the Ivirtivik Centre. The Center aims to empower the Inuit community by providing education, skills enhancement, and assistance in finding work. The Ivirtivik Centre was founded with the objective of enhancing the socio-economic circumstances of the Inuit community. It has emerged as a symbol of optimism and potential for those who aspire to enhance their lives and communities. The Ivirtivik Centre adopts a...
AWARDS - PRIX Congratulations to 2 MCM board members: Ade Sunday Akintayo who was named a 2024 CBC BLACK CHANGEMAKER. This award celebrates and amplifies the voices of black individuals from diverse fields. In addition to his work on the MCM board, Ade is involved with the Beaconsfield United and Riverside United refugee integration and support programs as well as studying for ordained ministry - and publishing his first book! Ade’s tireless work on behalf of newcomers is inspiring and...
Rev. Sally Meyers just called to ask if we can post the Surete du Quebec missing information poster for Kelsey Watt with a request for prayers for the family. The FB post gives more details about what to do and not to do, and also that fridges are full because of the generosity of the community, so food is not needed, just prayers. Kelsey has grown up in the Hemmingford UC, singing as an angel for Christmas Pageants etc, and is the daughter of LLWL Debbie Beattie who is well known for her...
You may have heard that Statistics Canada has reported that in 2023, hate crimes targeting sexual orientation increased 69% from the previous year. This alarming increase invites communities of faith to think about our national commitment to the just treatment of all of God’s children. As we sing in our A Song of Faith: Jesus announced the coming of God’s reign— a commonwealth not of domination but of peace, justice, and reconciliation. All churches, whether they have completed the Affirming...
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