Perspectives
Stewardship Update from Rev. Roger Janes – April 2024
Called to Be the Church: The Journey: When you are ready to make good stewardship a core part of your community of faith, we are here to help. Each course has a specific focus, enabling you to set goals, create a plan, and be successful, including both learning and...
Respect & Kanoronhkwátshera News – April 10, 2024
Something to ponder National Indigenous Languages Day was celebrated on March 31st. This day honors the linguistic diversity and cultural richness of indigenous communities in Canada, where more than 70 Indigenous Languages are spoken, according to Statistics Canada....
News from Montreal City Mission – 2024-04-10
Community Celebrations: Every Ramadan since 2016, our Muslim community has been warmly welcomed at St. James United to celebrate this sacred month. And this year was no exception. Approximately 30 families comprising 70 individuals gathered for a ‘potluck iftar’ in...
Respect & Kanoronhkwátshera News – March 27, 2024
Something to ponder Tragically, water—a symbol of life and a fundamental human right—is out of reach for a large number of Indigenous communities across Canada. Even though Canada is one of the richest countries in the world, its inability to provide Indigenous...
Resources for dedication of Mohawk Bible
The Living into Right Relations Leadership Circle has developed some ideas to help communities of faith dedicate their copies of the Mohawk Bible with respect and gratitude, including liturgical resources, video clips of Harvey Satewas Gabriel reading from the Mohawk...
Easter Message from Growth Animator, Rev. Tori Mullin
This Easter season, why not explore how you share the Good News? As this season of Lent comes to a close, as you reflect on the Holy Mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection, I invite you to think of your own resurrection story. Our stories of God at work in our...
Respect & Kanoronhkwátshera News – March 13, 2024
Something to ponder Indigenous Peoples in Canada have long been the target of social discrimination stemming from structural prejudices and historical practices that uphold marginalisation, injustice, and cultural erasure. An important piece of Canadian history, the...
Stewardship Update from Rev. Roger Janes – March 2024
My Latest Stewardship Blog – “Teamwork Makes the Stewardship Dream Work” Upcoming Stewardship Events – Spring 2024. See here: Called to Be the Church: The Journey Getting Started in Stewardship–The place to begin! Communities of faith that start here have better...