A Commitment to Bridging Diverse Perspectives through Leadership, Theology, and Law After prayerful consideration and thoughtful discussion, the Governing Board of The Canadian Council of Churches is excited to announce that The Reverend Janet M. Anstead will assume the role of General Secretary, beginning September 1, 2026. Rev. Anstead currently serves as a minister of […]
On June 15, 2026, the Russian Federation damaged the Dormition (Assumption) Cathedral of the Kyiv- Pechersk Lavra during a night of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine. The cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site and historic Christian site dating from the 11th century. Read a full statement by the Executive Committee of The Canadian
WINNIPEG, MB — On May 21, 2026, the Governing Board of The Canadian Council of Churches (CCC) gathered in Winnipeg for a special day of reflection and relationship-building on the theme of “Where Now for Truth and Reconciliation for Churches in Canada?” The aim was to explore how the CCC and its member churches continue to
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The Canadian Council of Churches Governing Board MeetingMay 20-22, 2026 – Winnipeg, Manitoba The Canadian Council of Churches (the Council) is the broadest and most inclusive ecumenical body in Canada. The Council’s Governing Board brings together representatives from Anglican; Eastern and Roman Catholic; Evangelical and Free Church; Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox; and Historic Protestant
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Poverty remains a persistent reality across Canada, disproportionately impacting Indigenous communities and marginalized groups. While churches have long sought to respond faithfully, many traditional approaches have unintentionally reinforced power imbalances rather than centering the voices of those most affected. To address this, The Canadian Council of Churches’ Commission on Justice and Peace (CJP) is launching
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The Canadian Council of Churches (CCC) has two openings for Project Administration and Research Officers: Please note that these 2 positions have different requirements. Candidates should carefully review the Position Descriptions when preparing their applications. Candidates for both positions should have: For more details, see: The Government of Canada funded these positions through the Canada
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The Canadian Council of Churches (CCC), alongside a powerful coalition of ecumenical partners, brought their year-long “Turn Debt into Hope” campaign to a dramatic climax on Parliament Hill. The mobilization marked a historic push by Canadian communities of faith and conscience demanding urgent action on global economic and ecological debt. The April 28 event served
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As our friends in the West celebrate Holy Week, the Crucifixion, and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, our Vice-President Fr Anthony Mourad has shared a few words of reflection with us: Christ is risen! Truly he is risen! The Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ is considered the Feast of Feasts, the glorious and
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Has your faith commitment and organizing experience prepared you or someone you know for this leadership role? The Canadian Council of Churches is seeking an individual to fill the role of General Secretary on a full-time basis for a 5-year renewable term, beginning September 1, 2026. The Canadian Council of Churches (the Council) is a
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Canadian churches and global church bodies are releasing statements on the war on Iran and the wider conflict in the Middle East. We are reminded of the newspaper advertisement from 30+ Christian and ecumenical communities released in 2003 for the people of Iraq: “… war will cause massive human suffering, and will not bring peace”.
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