As we receive the news of horror and tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, BC our hearts miss a beat, our thoughts go to the friends and families, we pause to reflect. As we take in the news and details of the tragedy, may we listen for understanding, respond with neighbourly care, and hold the community in […]
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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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June 3, 2025 “As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to be peacemakers and to uphold the dignity of every human life. In this spirit, we grieve deeply the many wars and violent conflicts in many parts of the world today. These bring immense suffering, the displacement of individuals and families, and the tragic
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As Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent for many Western Christians, and as our Eastern and Western Christian friends journey through Lent toward the joyous celebration of Christ’s resurrection, the Council is mindful of the challenges that Canadians face. In the midst of this challenging time, the Executive Committee of the Council, led by
Canada at a Crossroads: An Ash Wednesday Reflection and Prayer Read More »
On Tuesday, July 30th, Council President Amanda Currie sent a letter of support to several church communities in Jasper, Alberta, who have been affected by the wildfires: Dear Friends in Christ, People across the country have been watching the news of the forest fires in Alberta and praying for the safety and well-being of the
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On Friday, June 14, Council President Amanda Currie sent this letter of support to St Anne’s Anglican Church in Toronto following the loss of their church building in a fire: Dear Father Don and the Pastoral team and Parish of St. Anne’s, I was saddened to hear the news on Sunday that St. Anne’s Anglican
The Council’s Commission on Justice and Peace deplores the violence and cycle of reprisals in Palestine and Israel that is leading to thousands of lives lost and even more death, suffering, and trauma to come. We call on Christian communities across Canada to be salt and light in a way that opens up space to
Called to Be Salt and Light: Open Up Space to Stand for Peace Read More »
As the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches on February 24, Christian leaders of Orthodox, Catholic, Evangelical, and other faith traditions in Canada, together with the World Evangelical Alliance’s Peace & Reconciliation Network, The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, and The Canadian Council of Churches invite all Christians and people of good will
Dear friends, Life on planet earth seems more volatile than ever: Climate change is eroding our confidence in a predictable future. We live with the menacing reality of infectious diseases and pandemics which can sweep across continents in a flash. In many countries, food insecurity and the lack of clean water have led people to
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A response to recent events in Gaza and Israel Words fail to convey how heavily the stories of violence and despair emerging from our screens weigh on our hearts. Yet we recognize that in this case, remaining silent is itself a form of violence. Along with countless others around the world, we share the outrage,
Rooted in Truth, Compassion and Justice: A Prayer for Peace When Words Fail Read More »
