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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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), 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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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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On February 22, Canadians observe Canada’s National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, a poignant call to address sexual exploitation—a grave human rights violation that deeply harms women, girls, and children. The Working Group on Ending Sexual Exploitation in Canada of the Commission on Justice and Peace offers an ecumenical response grounded in faith, prayer, advocacy, and
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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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Jubilee 2025 is a global ecumenical initiative that builds on the transformative success of Jubilee 2000, which canceled $100 billion of debt for 36 low-income countries. In Canada, KAIROS Canada is leading the campaign in collaboration with Citizens for Public Justice, Development and Peace – Caritas Canada, and the Office of Religious Congregations for Integral
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The Canadian Council of Churches (CCC) has an opening for a Project Administration and Research Officer in the area of Anti-Sexual Exploitation in Canada. This position works closely with the Associate Secretary, Justice and Peace and other members of the program team. Candidates for this position should demonstrate proficiency and/or comparable experience in, or capacity to learn,
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