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By: Michael R. Wagenman On Friday, March 13, 2020, my wife and I started to experience the initial symptoms of what would eventually be diagnosed by our doctor (over the phone) as COVID-19. The irony of the date on which our symptoms began hasn’t been lost on me. Though, at first, we weren’t sure what was

A message of gratitude and encouragement from The Canadian Council of Churches to the scientific and medical communities working to eliminate COVID-19 and its effects, and to the general public who trust and rely on their efforts   Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine

The Canadian Council of Churches joined religious leaders from across Canada to issue a common message to all who call Canada home, expressing the need for hope, gratitude, and solidarity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This ecumenical and interfaith message is a response by religious leaders from across Canada which was initiated by the

Today the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak (the new coronavirus) to be a global pandemic. In this situation as in others, The Canadian Council of Churches seeks to respond to Christ’s call for both compassion and community. We appeal to our member churches and other faith communities across Canada to respond to COVID-19

Upcoming Event: Conversations on Vaccination and Protecting our Community’s Health Dec. 7, 2022 3:30-4:30 PM ET Virtual Event   The Public Health Agency of Canada would like to invite you to a virtual information session and dialogue about protecting our communities through vaccination against COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses with Dr. Howard Njoo, Canada’s Deputy Chief Public Health Officer. This

With grief and thanksgiving for a life filled with love and dedication, we share with you that Richard Schneider, Past President of The Canadian Council of Churches (2003-2006), fell asleep in the Lord on November 11, 2022. We have lost not only a dear friend, but also a tireless, persistent advocate for Christian unity, Christ’s

The 2021 Canadian federal election is scheduled to take place on September 20.  We invite you to join in praying for a healthy and peaceful democratic process. Federal elections provide an opportunity for people of faith to reconsider what their faith commitments have to do with Canadian public life.  From the COVID-19 pandemic to other national and international