Theologians probe economic alternatives for common good

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Rundle Memorial United Church

What sorts of changes can be made to render the present economic order more just? Are there religious roots or responses to the present economic structure and its recent crisis? Nine theologians met in Geneva 31 May and 1 June to explore critical theological tools and insights supportive of new economic arrangements. Several participants have also participated in the World…

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The Church and the Economics of Happiness

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Allan Buckingham

Earlier, in the passage from John, we heard Jesus talking about giving eternal life to those who listen to his voice and follow him. A more popular passage that conveys the same message may be John 14:6 “I am the way, the truth and the life.” In his book “The Jesus Way”, Eugene Peterson talks about how “Jesus as the…

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Announcements for the Banff United Church, Rundle United 14/04/13

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Allan Buckingham

The Ministry for April 14: Rev.  Doug Powell Accompanist: Noah Borin Greeters: Marlo Reid and Kelly Gibson, L Creery and C Houghton Scripture Reader: Allan Bukingham Up-coming Events: The Thrift Shop is open once again and is much improved. Thank you to all who helped. Sunday April 14: Bishop Henry is dedicating land for a new Roman Catholic Church in Canmore. An open invitation to…

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Statement on global economy delivered to Bolivia

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Rundle Memorial United Church

In La Paz, an ecumenical delegation delivered to Bolivian government officials a statement on ethical principles for a new global economic system. The statement was received by Bolivian minister of the presidency Juan Ramon Quintana at the government palace on 9 January. The ecumenical delegation was led by Rev. Dr Walter Altmann, a Brazilian pastor and moderator of the World…

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Ecumenical delegation presents statement on global economy to Argentina

Posted on November 6, 2012 by RMUC

Despite being a wealthy country at one time, Argentina has more recently faced recurring economic crises, persistent fiscal and current account deficits, high inflation, mounting external debt and capital flight. The major down turn in Argentina’s economy was from 1999 to 2000, and is still causing a feeling of incertitude among its citizens.    In consideration of the country’s economic challenges,…

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New financial system needed to curb greed, say theologians and economists

Posted on October 16, 2012 by RMUC

Theologians, anti-poverty advocates and economists meeting in Brazil to develop principles for a new global economic system have issued a declaration naming over-consumption and greed as key factors to be addressed in seeking a more just distribution of the world’s resources. The statement was issued Friday at the conclusion of the “Global Ecumenical Conference on a New Economic and Financial…

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