Dear members and friends, As many of you have already heard, our General Secretary, Pastor Peter Noteboom, has indicated his intention to complete his service in this role as of June 30, 2026. Peter began serving as Acting General Secretary in 2017 and was appointed as General Secretary in May 2018. Since that time, Peter
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The World Day of Prayer traces its roots to the 19th century when Christian women of Canada and the United States became involved in missions at home and worldwide. Since 1812, women have encouraged one another to engage in personal prayer and lead communal prayer within their mission groups. Presbyterian women in the United States
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January 15, 2026 Project Ploughshares is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Paul Heidebrecht as Director, effective January 1, 2026. Heidebrecht brings a wealth of relevant experience to this leadership role. He is Director of the Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement at Grebel, where he also teaches courses in Peace and Conflict Studies.
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It has come to our attention there are increasing numbers of scams circulating. There are fraudsters impersonating The Canadian Council of Churches and sending fake letters indicating that people have been sponsored by the Council, using our letter head and using a false signature of our General Secretary. The Canadian Council of Churches is not a Sponsorship
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Do you want to support ecumenical theological education and intercultural leadership development and ministry learning in Canada and globally? Position Vacancy: Research and Program Assistant, Forum for Intercultural Leadership and Learning We are seeking a Research and Program Assistant to play a vital role in supporting the Associate Secretary, Intercultural Leadership. You will support the
The Canadian Council of Churches extends warm wishes to two of our staff members as they participate in the World Council of Churches’ (WCC) Global Ecumenical Theological Institute (GETI) 2025 and the Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order. Both events are being held at the historic Saint Bishoy Monastery in Wadi El Natrun—a renowned
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In the long history of the relationship of Indigenous Peoples in Canada with other Canadians, it is painfully clear that we, as Christian communities, have often fallen short of living the love and service of Jesus. As Christian communities we take seriously the challenge of reconciliation, to deepen bonds of friendship and solidarity, to strive
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This week, The Canadian Council of Churches took a significant step in advocating for the well-being of Canada’s children and youth. The President of the Council, Rev. Amanda Currie, sent a formal letter to the Right Honourable Prime Minister Mark Carney, requesting the appointment of a Children’s Commissioner. Developed by the Commission on Justice and
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Join the WCC Faith and Science Working Group for the first in a series exploring artificial intelligence’s impact on digital communication! Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how we communicate, from internet searches to text generators and translation programs. This timely discussion examines both opportunities and challenges: The Good: Democratizing technology, enhancing accessibility, expanding outreach, and
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September 21st is the International Day of Prayer for Peace, which people of faith around the world will be observing. Here in Canada, Christians are invited to join a Prayer Walk for Peace in support of the ministry of The Canadian Council of Churches. In a world longing for healing, justice, and reconciliation, we invite
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