Women in slavery
UN – Human traffickers are often women according to a report released by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime in February.
Authorcommunications
Fire response
ENI – Australian religious leaders have committed to a unified response to the devastating bushfires that have seared across southeast Australia, particularly the state of Victoria.
Suffering to Hope
ENI – Rev. Gideon Byamugisha, a Ugandan and the first African cleric to declare he was HIV-positive, has been awarded the Niwano Peace Prize.
Hold Together
ENI – Immigrants and minorities in affluent countries are becoming targets of exclusion as the global economic system faces strains, warned Rev. Setri Nyomi, a Presbyterian from Ghana and general secretary of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches, at a meeting on February 19.
Right to Water
ENI – Churches in Brazil have backed a provision in the newly-passed Bolivian constitution describing water as a “fundamental human right” that may not be controlled by private companies and they say other nations should follow suit.
Take a break
Fair Trade Resource Network – An American fair trade advocacy group is hoping people will take a fair trade ‘coffee break’ on World Fair Trade Day, May 9.
Knox, Fingal, Ont.
Two goodbyes at Knox, Fingal, Ont.: In February Rev. Jim Redpath retired. He received a painting by local artist Muriel Brown. The congregation wishes him […]
St. Andrew’s, Humber Heights, Etobicoke, Ont.
Members of St. Andrew's, Humber Heights in Etobicoke, Ont., went for a Walk For Memories for the Alzheimer's Society of Toronto in January, to honour […]
St. Andrew’s, Tillsonburg, Ont.
On a Sunday in December, St. Andrew's, Tillsonburg, Ont. featured the Rock Solid Theatre Company in an original presentation written by Rev. Olwyn Coughlin and […]
Sedgwick Memorial, Tatamagouche, N.S.
“Thanks Mary Catherine.” That's what it says on the cake: Mary Hunter completed nearly 29 years as church treasurer at Sedgwick Memorial, Tatamagouche, N.S. Members […]
Kerrisdale Presbyterian, Vancouver, BC
After 'snow-mageddon' in Vancouver there were concerns that forecasted rains could collapse already laden roofs. In light of this, an ad-hoc team gathered to clear […]
Anishinabe Fellowship Centre, Winnipeg
Rev. Cheol Soon Park visited Manitoba just before Christmas last year. He's seen here at the Anishinabe Fellowship Centre, Winnipeg. The sweaters worn by the […]
Knox Flos, Crossland, Ont.
Though this photo was taken in 2007, Raymon Greer and Bruce Hunter only recently finished the work of restoring the stained glass windows at Knox […]
Lakeside, Summerland, B.C.
Rev. Jim Statham and his wife Lilias celebrated five years at Lakeside, Summerland, B.C., which receives support from Canada Ministries.
St. Andrew’s, West Vancouver, BC
Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and was remembered at, ahem, St. Andrew's, West Vancouver on his day last November by the choir. […]
St. Matthew’s, Wallace, NS
Kids for Christ at St. Matthew's, Wallace, N.S., celebrated Jesus' birthday with cake after presenting their pageant of the First Christmas. Pictured with them on […]
First, Thunder Bay, ON
Willard Allan retired as choir director at First, Thunder Bay, Ont., after 40 years – but he will continue to sing with the choir. Last […]
West Vancouver, BC
They certainly don't lack in energy or creativity at West Vancouver. They raised $6,000 on a Talent and Treasure fund raising auction. Amongst the items […]
Feeling second-class
Re The P in PCC, part four, January Letters
Obama!
As a Christian minister I am involved in community here in Camrose, Alberta. My wife teaches high school to young single mothers who are marginalized by many who never bother to meet these young women. The name “Obama” has become symbolic of hope and an “I can do it,” attitude for the people with whom my wife and I work. What saddens me is that the name “Jesus” is more often viewed as symbolic of repression and judgment.