2024-27 Program Priorities
The program priorities have been discerned by member churches through the Program Committees of the Council. The proposed 2024-27 Program Priorities include:
- Explore the Theology of Christian Citizenship and Its Implications for the Relationship between Church, State, and Other Identity Groups
- Foster future ecumenical leaders through annual Unity and Peace: O’Gara Ecumenical Essay Contest for post-secondary student
- Facilitate ecumenical gift exchange among Canadian bilateral and multi-lateral dialogues and the wider public through planning the 9th Canadian Forum on Inter-Church Dialogues
- Producing and Promoting the Yearly Canadian Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Resources as a Focal Point for Local and Regional Ecumenical Relationships and as a Tool for Equipping Emerging Canadian Ecumenical Leaders
- Reflecting and Acting on Racism, Reconciliation and Antiracism
- Listening and Discerning the Church’s Role in Ending Poverty in Canada
- Addressing Sexual Exploitation in Canada by Advocating for Demand Reduction through Education Advocacy, and Theological Reflection
- Fostering a Healthy Understanding of Sexuality for Youth in their Faith Communities.
- Shifting from Punitive to Restorative Justice Approaches in Canada
- Promoting Healing and Restorative Approaches to Community Reintegration
- Examining the Promises and Perils of Gene Editing and Varieties of Bio-enhancement of the Human and Non-human World
- Reflecting Theologically on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Robotization, Brain-to-Computer Interface and Human Enhancement Technologies
- Continuing to Grow in Our Respect for Indigenous Spiritualities and Healing from Spiritual Violence
- Designing, Organizing, and Leading Multiple Day Engage Difference! Deepening Understanding for Intercultural Ministry Learning events
- Hosting, Fostering, and Cultivating an Ecumenical Collaborative Network for Intercultural Leadership and Learning
- Advancing Policies and Actions that Prevent War and Armed Violence and Build Sustainable Peace