In November we held a conference here in Truro, Nova Scotia called “Spark!”. It was a new take on an old conference – we’ve held a Day of Encouragement event here every two years for a long time...

I’ve just returned from my first trip to the Holy Land, and I’m now entering the season of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany with a new outlook on the land where Jesus was born. The trip was a...

Advent is a journey towards Bethlehem. May we let ourselves be drawn by the light of God made man. - Pope Francis Fire Kills Workers in India A fire broke out at a factory in India's capital New Delhi...

In the fall, we gifted our outgoing Board Chair with a snow globe featuring the nativity scene with Mary, Joseph and Jesus. As the present was unwrapped, someone around the table – reflecting on the...

Over the years, I have marched in the Denver, Colorado Four Directions All Nation March where the marchers step off from four directions and rally at the Colorado State Capitol. One might ask why do...

The celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul, who know themselves to be poor and imperfect, and who look forward to something greater to come. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer One...

“Whose side are you on? Are you with them or are you with us?” It is not an easy time to practice restorative justice. Whether we view restorative justice as a practice, a philosophy, or simply an...

This story contains mature content. I listen to one of my friends give her testimony to a group of teenagers. Her story is one of living on the Edmonton streets as one continually traumatized and...

The Lord will surely comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins... Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the sound of singing. - Isaiah 51:3 Uighurs Persecuted in...

Overwhelmed by all the headlines detailing drastic changes to immigration policy? Here’s a list of the alarming policy changes that have happened during the month of November alone. 11/1: Zero...

The level of mischief, grievances and conflicts are increasing in many communities. Trust levels and honest relationships are questionable. One critical way to combat these rising tensions is how...

In 1992, the nations of the world met in Rio de Janeiro and agreed that they had a responsibility to respond to the reality of climate change. They created the UN Framework Convention on Climate...