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Faith in Action, United Church Newsletter – March 2014

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Rundle Memorial United Church

Faith in Action highlights the work of United Church ministries that function outside of congregations: Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble & Affirming Ministries; Camping Ministries; Campus Ministries; Chaplaincies; Community & Social Justice Ministries; Education Centres; Seniors’ Facilities; Theological Schools. Current Issue The spring issue shares news on how a local congregation will be welcoming WorldPride to Toronto in June, and links to a…

Green Churches: Ecology, Theology and Justice in Practice

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Rundle Memorial United Church

23-27 June 2014 Creation is endangered. There is a growing consensus in the scientific community that human activity has had a major impact in the loss of biodiversity, deforestation and climate change, to name some of the expressions of the ecological crisis. The oikoumene, in its etymological meaning of whole inhabited world, has the responsibility to act. Churches and the ecumenical…

TURNing Over Tables: Uncovering Hope

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Rundle Memorial United Church

When: October 17, 2013 – October 20, 2013 Where: Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy (near Quebec City), Quebec, Canada Cost: $400—includes registration, accommodation, meals, and main source of travel Drawing on the biblical image of Jesus overturning tables in the temple, the United Church’s second national justice gathering is designed to inspire, energize, and equip participants to mobilize for justice. There will be a particular focus on grassroots…

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…

Moving Mountains, Reshaping the World – Young Adult Festival

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Allan Buckingham

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Canadians hear painful stories of abuse in church-run schools

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Allan Buckingham

Canadian Christians are hearing painful stories about abuse of aboriginal children in residential schools run by churches. At a public hearing of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) underway in the city of Montreal this week, former students are telling three aboriginal commissioners about physical, psychological and sexual abuse from teachers and other staff, including clergy and lay people. “For…

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…

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…

WCC 10th Assembly theme – what does it mean for the churches?

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Allan Buckingham

“God of life, lead us to justice and peace” is the theme of the 10th Assembly of the World Council of Churches, which will take place in Busan, Republic of Korea, from 30 October to 8 November 2013. In this video, Christians from various WCC member churches reflect on the importance of this theme for the churches. God of life,…

1000 Days to Go – Faith Leaders Call for Action on Millennium Development Goals

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Rundle Memorial United Church

Religious leaders from across the G8 countries have called on Heads of Government to follow the UK in fulfilling existing commitments to spend 0.7% of national income on aid, in a letter to the Financial Times. From today, they point out, 1000 days remain to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by the 2015 deadline. With a focus on tax,…