The World Council of Churches (WCC) Reference Group for the Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation and Unity (PJRU) began its in-person meeting on 17 September at the Vancouver School of Theology (VST), bringing together WCC representatives, church leaders and local ecumenical partners to reflect on the pilgrimage and its role in the life of the ecumenical
The Faith and Life Sciences Reference Group of The Canadian Council of Churches has prepared a letter to the Minister of Justice “regarding the proposed change to medical assistance in dying (MAiD) that would allow persons whose sole underlying medical condition is a mental illness to be eligible for MAiD. As Christians representing many different
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The World Council of Churches (WCC) and Canadian Council of Churches will host a webinar panel discussion, entitled “Counting the Ecological Cost of AI – Data Centres, Water, Energy, and Critical Mineral Extraction,” on 17 September at 10 am (GMT-4:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada). Training AI models can use as much electricity as hundreds
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This fall, The Canadian Council of Churches (CCC) invites you to join a small-group reading experience of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity). This encyclical explores a vital question for our time: What does it mean to safeguard the human person in the age of Artificial Intelligence? As AI technologies become increasingly embedded in our daily lives,
An 11-week “Faith and Genetics” course jointly offered from September to December by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and Christian Medical College will share and discuss ethical concerns to ensure that progress in genetics serves humanity holistically and builds public trust. The course aims to strengthen and equip faith communities to better participate and
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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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