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 […]
Canadian Council of Churches Staff Attending GETI 2025 and Nicaea 2025! Read More »
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
Upcoming Faith and Life Sciences Webinar! Read More »
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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The Faith and Life Sciences Reference Group of The Canadian Council of Churches is co-organizing a 10-week long virtual course along with the World Council of Churches and Christian Medical College (Vellore). “The course will enhance the scientific understanding of members of faith communities on fundamental concepts in genetics; and foster respectful dialogue between science
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We are again grieved and horrified by the explosion that occurred on Sunday, June 22 at St. Elias Church in the town of Dweilaa, near the Syrian capital, Damascus, targeting and killing people at prayer. With the Presidents of the Middle East Council of Churches, we condemn the terrorist attack and pray that the Lord
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The Canadian Council of Churches is pleased to have nominated and awarded 14 individuals for a significant contribution or achievement that brings credit to Canada, either nationally or regionally, demonstrating long service, good conduct and high professionalism having distinguished themselves from others in the same field, especially in responding to Christ’s call for unity and
King Charles III Coronation Medals Awarded Read More »
Our beloved friend and brother in Christ, Dr. Paul Ladouceur (1944-2025), fell asleep in the Lord on June 13, 2025. For decades, Dr. Ladouceur has blessed The Canadian Council of Churches with his breadth of scholarship and his deep theological and ecumenical insights. He represented the Archdiocese of Canada of the Orthodox Church in America
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The Canadian Council of Churches’ Justice and Peace website earned second place for General Excellence. The 2024 award was given by the Canadian Christian Communicators Association (CCCA). The Justice and Peace website was designed and built by Roshney Kurian, Program Facilitator, Justice and Peace, with the support of Geoffrey Ready at Navicarta. The Canadian Christian
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