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100 Years, 100 Tables: National Initiative Launches at Metropolitan United
June 9, 2025 The United Church of Canada officially launched one of many Centennial initiatives, 100 Years, 100 Tables, yesterday at Metropolitan United Church in Toronto with a joyful Pentecost celebration and community potluck. As part of the launch, Metropolitan unveiled a striking 100-foot picnic table, welcoming over 200 people to share a meal outdoors […]
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We Pray for Families Displaced by Fire or Threat of Fire
Moderator Carmen Lansdowne has written to United Church communities of faith affected by the current wildfires in Western Canada. These fires have led to evacuations in multiple communities, including more than 20 First Nations. In her pastoral letter, she notes our interdependence with each other and all of Creation, and reminds us of Jesus’ teaching […]
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Dear Prime Minister: A Few Things You Should Know Before We Meet
June 2, 2025 As 45th Parliament opens, churches request to meet with prime minister to urgently address human rights and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Last week, the 45th Parliament opened, with a new prime minister at the helm of government, and fresh opportunities for faithful Canadians to bring justice priorities to the attention of […]
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Catholic church hands over Anishinabe Spiritual Centre to Indigenous-led board – CBC
May 30, 2025 Centre was established in early 1980s as a spiritual retreat for Indigenous Catholics The Catholic church is officially handing over the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre near Espanola, which for 45 years has been at the forefront of blending Christian and Indigenous spirituality, to Anishinaabe people. The centre on the shores of Anderson Lake […]
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Sacred Circle to build framework of emergent Indigenous church – The Anglican Journal
May 26, 2025 Sacred Circle, the main governing body of the Indigenous Anglican church, will continue to give shape to the emerging self-governing institution when it meets this August 5-10 in Calgary, Alta. National Indigenous Archbishop Chris Harper says key topics will include working out the procedural structures needed to put its founding documents, Our […]
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Justice before the Summit: citizens mobilize for global debt justice ahead of G7 Leaders’ Summit
May. 26, 2025 Indigenous, Global South and youth voices gather in solidarity at Jubilee People’s Forum in Calgary, June 12-15 (Toronto – Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit) – In the lead up to the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, social and ecological justice activists and people of faith and conscience from […]
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National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak to Attend Inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV with Prime Minister Mark Carney
(May 16, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will attend Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass in Rome this weekend as part of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s delegation. The mass is scheduled to take place Sunday in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City. “We welcome the […]
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President Pruden to Attend Inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV, Calls for Return of Métis Artifacts from Vatican Museum
Ottawa, ON, May 15, 2025 – President Victoria Pruden of the Métis National Council (MNC) will travel with the Canadian Delegation to Vatican City this Sunday to attend the inaugural Mass of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. As the Catholic Church enters a new chapter, the MNC is renewing its call for the return of […]
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National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Congratulates Incoming Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost
May 08, 2025 (Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement today on the election of Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first American Pope in history. “On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), I extend warm congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV,” said National […]
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Indigenous recall Pope Francis’ ‘powerful’ pilgrimage – The Catholic Register
April 23, 2025 It was not just about what he said. It was also the softness of his voice, posture of humility and determination to listen that made indelible impressions on Indigenous peoples as they observed Pope Francis during his historical penitential pilgrimage to Canada from July 24-29, 2022. Fr. Cristino Bouvette, the Canadian Catholic […]
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