…At its conclusion, the NationalIndigenous Bishop, Chris Harper, led us in a reflection based on the gospel of Mark. He explained the importance of community which is the common humanity…
…God … “thy whole body shall be full of light.” Two other great teaching moments come to mind: The Group Chant and The Free Dance. After being introduced to chant…
…However, God did not leave Hagar. He heard her cry. When she searched for water in the desert God provided the well. Hagar lived with Ishmael as a free woman….
…the coming of the Saviour of the world. It was for this reason that the Magi, local kings and astrologers, followed the star in search of the infant Jesus, the…
…higher learning over the past two years (i.e., through the pandemic), the short answer is, yes! Insofar as local communities of faith (and generous individuals) have had their financials impacted…
…ROAD also offers community events, workshops and sober social outings. “Step by step, we are making the road to recovery more accessible.” For more information, you can visit www.roadyouthrecovery.com or…
Bishop Susan Bell is part of a new effort by faith leaders aimed at getting more people to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated. “Putting others’ welfare ahead of…
…this was, after all, an ancient and slave-based society. The New Testament may not be as absolute, but the few specific references to slavery are far from encouraging. What must…
…the story. The younger son’s actions pain the father very deeply. When the son comes home, what should the father do? One New Testament scholar, Kenneth Bailey, spent time in…
…needs is a new Order.” He describes this Order as a community and movement of people [no matter what their background] to share a sacred vow to preserve Mother Earth…
…the parishes and communities of this diocese—and beyond! They are led by experienced, effective missional practitioners who aim to inspire and equip participants to lead vibrant communities of faith. Several…
…to worship and study. St. Paul’s is buzzing with excitement as they prepare for the move-in day of their new bee community, embodying their mission to protect the environment and…
…contextualize the Christian gospel to new communities. As Canada truly is a nation of immigrants, this is an initiative which needs to move beyond just the Mandarin community. Closing thought…
…study the Bible together, worship jointly and share fellowship. An ecumenical team from the Caribbean developed the theme and some resources this year. They chose the song of Moses and…
…three years. The election of a new Primate and indeed the first woman, is another large step forward, particularly as one of the new Primate’s last acts as Bishop of…
…bearing witness to our values about respecting and upholding the dignity of every human being. Just News is published online by Niagara Diocese. You can sign up here to receive…
…end; and complementing charity with advocacy, community organizing and solidarity moves us closer to the goal of a poverty-free Ontario. Just News is published online by Niagara Diocese. You can…
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