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Statement from the Episcopal
Church of Sudan
November 30, 2009 -- "Blessed are the peacemakers"
The peace process in Sudan has reached a critical point. With less than five months before National Elections and just over one year to the referendum on southern self-determination, the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) is on the brink of collapse ... As the Church we support the right of every individual Sudanese citizen to have a free and fair say in the future of the Sudan We welcome support for this work from any and all governmental, non-governmental and international institutions and pledge to work with efficiency and integrity for the Sudanese people. <<read the whole statement>>
Stop the Killings in the Philippines
The Anglican Church of Canada supports Kairos' response to the November 23rd massacre of civilians in the southern Philippines. In long-standing solidarity with church partners, including the Episcopal Church in the Philippines, Philippines Independent Church and the National Council of Churches in the Philippines, we call for an end to the killing of human rights defenders and for a full, impartial inquiry into what is now known as the Maguindanao Massacre. To read more of the KAIROS response to the November 23, 2009 massacre in Maguindanao, Philippines, including the statement issued by KAIROS members, click here.
FIKELELA OVERSEAS NEWSLETTER | november 2009
Fikelela means reach out and is the name of the HIV /AIDS outreach programme of the Anglican Church in Cape Town, South Africa. Fikelela was founded in 2000 with the vision to provide an active Christian response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic in South Africa
EITI -- NEWS NOV 2009
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative sets a global standard for transparency in oil, gas and mining. It is...
- An effort to make natural resources benefit all
- A coalition of governments, companies and civil society
- A standard for companies to publish what they pay and for governments to disclose what they receive
Welcome to the October edition of Ola!, the monthly e-newsletter of Citizens for Public Justice!
CPJ staff and members gathered on Parliament Hill to Stand Up against poverty, joining millions around the world. Read more about this event and other CPJ work – together, we stand for justice and dignity for all. <<Read more>>
Trialogue: “Mission and Power: Memory, Journey, Vision”
Rev. Dr. Elizabeth S. Tapia -
Rev. Dr. Russell Daye - Bishop Mark L. MacDonald
The Canadian Churches Forum for Global Ministries annually hosts an“International Visitor” providing Majority World voices to the Canadian Church. In 2009 there were three “visitors” representing voices from the Global South, Canadian First Nations, and Canada.
At the 2009 Canadian Theological Students Conference these three entered into a series of ‘trialogues’. The visitors were the Rev. Dr. Elizabeth S. Tapia, a Filipina Theologian, Bishop Mark L. MacDonald, the Anglican Church of Canada’s first National Indigenous Bishop, and Rev. Dr. Russell Daye, a Canadian theologian and United Church of Canada Minister who has also served as UCC International Personnel in Fiji.
World Student Christian Federation
World Student Christian Federation Statements and prayers on Honduras, Iraq and Pakistan
News from the Pacific
TALANOA PASIFIKA - July 2009
Talanoa Pasifika is about telling the stories of the Pacific: sharing the stories from the churches and Pacifc Conference of Churches.
“Moana Declaration”
Pacific Church Leaders Meeting Statement on Resettlement as a direct consequence of climate change
80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HISPANO-AMERICAN EVANGELICAL CONGRESS OF HAVANA -- June 2009
The Anglican Church of Canada has for many years served in mission and ecojustice partnerships with Cuban and Latin American churches and seminaries.Dr.Andrea Mann, Global Relations Coordinator, attended the recent Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the 1929 Havana Hispano-American Evangelical Congress, Matanzas Evangelical Theological Seminary, Cuba – 22-26 June 2009. Other Canadian participants included: The Rev. Dr. Dorcas Gordon, Principal, Knox College, Toronto, the Rev. Dr. Chris Ferguson, Executive for the World Council of Churches Liaison Office, and Dr. Nestor Medina, Professor, Master’s College & Seminary, Toronto.
Anglican Church of Burundi - June 2009 newsletter
“Behold I make all things New” -- 19th May 2009
A Statement by the Rt. Revd. Duleep de Chickera, Bishop of Colombo
Today all Sri Lankans stand at a decisive point in the history of our beautiful and beloved country. All Communities are undoubtedly relieved that the fighting is now over. For too long, too many lives have been lost.
Ola! - May 2009
May 2009 issue of the e-newsletter of Citizens for Public Justice
- Human rights, poverty and Parliament
- Electoral reform
- Environment Week – May 31 to June 6
- National Hunger Awareness Day – June 2
- A National Day of Reconciliation – June 11
- Managing without growth?
- Forum on faith and a sustainable economy
and much more...
Consultation on Peace, Security & Development in South Asia
April 2009 -- I am pleased to share with you the final version of the Statement of the International Consultation on Peace, Security & Development in South Asia. Please share this with your respective constituencies.
With all good wishes,
Mathews George Chunakara, Asia Secretary, WCC
Sichuan rebuilds
For your interest from The Amity Foundation office in Hong Kong.
The following slides depict people one year after the massive
Sichuan earthquake in May 2008. The Amity Foundation is the separately incorporated development and relief agency of the China Christian Council/Three Self Patriotic Movement,
with a liaison office in Hong Kong. Read more and view the slide show...
Pacific Theological College Newsletter- March 2009
God is to be praised for bringing us
safely to this New Year. There is much to
be thankful for as we reconstitute the life
of the College. We have been blessed in
many ways. Despite illness and at times
hardship and anxiety, our lives have been
spared. Hopes have been realized. Goals
have been achieved. God’s Spirit
continues to lead and guide us...
From Ola!, the e-newsletter of Citizens for Public Justice
Earth Day 2009 – Going deeper green
Earth Day, which always falls on April 22, has become a worldwide cultural icon, described by some as “the largest secular holiday in the world.” The first Earth Day was held in the United States in 1970, after concerns about the environmental effects of rising population growth and oil spills off the California coast galvanized public opinion. Now more than 500 million people and governments in some 175 countries around the globe celebrate Earth Day in a wide range of ways.
Should supporters of Citizens for Public Justice celebrate Earth Day? And if so, how? Read more…
2009 Common Easter Prayer of Churches of North and South Korea
Dear friends of the Ecumenical Forum for Korea,
Greetings of the Spring!
I am very happy to share with you the 2009 Common Easter Prayer of Churches of North and South Korea. The NCCK has prepared it in collaboration with the KCF. Thank you very much for your concern on the issue of peace and reunification on the Korean peninsula.
(Rev. Mrs.) Heawon Chae
Executive Coordinator,
The Ecumenical Forum
for Peace, Reunification and Development Cooperation on the Korean peninsula
National Council of Churches in Korea
Easter message from the Episcopal Anglican Church of Brazil
A Pastoral Letter from the House of Bishops to the people of God of the Episcopal
Anglican Church of Brazil (IEAB) -
Easter, 2009
Vision of a World without Nuclear Weapons - WCC letter - March 30, 2009
A letter sent by e-mail to the Prime Minister of Canada, to other Heads of Government & the NATO Secretary General.
All Africa Conference of Churches - Statement on Sudan - March 26, 2009
Visit of the Archbishop of Canada - to Burundi - Feb. 2009
Canadian Primate calls for action on Gaza
A Sample Letter to our Prime Minister, calling for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza
The main square 30 meters away from the Al Ahli Arab hospital was bombed, damaging an exterior hospital wall. The blast left a large crater and injured seven bystanders.
Photo: ACT International
Archbishop Fred Hiltz, following his participation in the meeting of Anglican Primates and Moderators in Egypt from Feb. 1-5, 2009, wrote a reflection and concluded with an appeal to Canadian Anglicans to call on our government to work toward a lasting ceasefire in Gaza
For dioceses or parishes who wish to act on the Primates’ appeal, a sample letter to the Primate Minister is posted here.
To learn more about the situation in Gaza, how it is affecting people in the region, how it affects our Anglican and Christian partners, and how the Anglican Church of Canada is involved, see the links below:
Primates’ Statement of Concern about the Situation in Gaza, February 5, 2009 http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/2/5/ACNS4575
Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem http://www.j-diocese.org/
PWRDF Emergency Response in Gaza, January 27, 2009 http://www.pwrdf.org/our-work/emergency-refugee-program/current-emergencies/gaza-crisis/
KAIROS Israel Palestine News
http://www.kairoscanada.org/en/rights-and-trade/focus-countries/palestine-israel/
Canadian Friends of Sabeel http://www.sabeel.ca/
Joint letter Primate and Moderator the United Church of Canada against Gaza bombing, January 26, 2009 http://www.anglican.ca/primate/communications/2009-01-26.htm
Primate Calls for an end to the violence in Gaza, January 5, 2009
http://www.anglican.ca/primate/communications/2009-01-05.htm
The fate and freedom of Civilians caught up in war -- A message, by the Rt. Revd. Duleep de Chickera, Bishop of Colombo
Two recent incidents of violence unleashed against innocent and defenseless Tamil
civilians by the LTTE must be condemned unreservedly by peace loving Sri Lankans of
all communities.
Call to a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Zimbabwe on January 25, 2009
The All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) is an ecumenical solidarity partner. AACC informs the justice work of KAIROS and other Canadian denominations, bringing to light the realities and responses of African church partners serving in situations of egregious human rights violations, war, famine, and human exploitation. The Church of the Province of Central Africa is a member of AACC, and is comprised of Anglican dioceses in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi.
May we remember the people of Zimbabwe on Sunday, 25th January, in solidarity with Africans and others around the world who pray and fast for a return to peace, good governance and rule of law in Zimbabwe.
World Council of Churches - Churches Advocate for Gaza/Israel peace
Some 10 international and 70 mostly national church organizations have sent the WCC news of their advocacy and awareness-raising work related to Gaza. An increasing number mention direct lobbying of governments and embassies.
Here are a couple ideas for making our efforts stronger.
- Please link to the list from your web site. It links the ecumenical family to you; link back to your ecu-sisters-and-brothers through it.
- Read through and click to get ideas you can use from what different churches and agencies are doing.
- Pass it on to your networks for their information.
January 12, 2009 - ACT: Gaza clinic destroyed by Israeli missile
January 10, 2009 - "Working hard to affirm life" by Henriette Thompson, Director of Partnerships, Anglican Church of Canada -- A story about the MDG's and Uganda
“It’s a struggle – how do we affirm life?” With this question, the Right Reverend Yona
Katoneene, Bishop of West Ankole sums up the challenge from the perspective of the
church in southern Uganda.
January 7, 2009 - Update on the situation in Gaza from The Rt Revd Suheil Dawani, Bishop of Jerusalem
January 4, 2009 - Some Reflections on Gaza and its Aftermath by Dr. Bernard Sabella, Middle East Council of Churches, Jerusalem
The tragedy in what is happening in Gaza is not restricted to Israel’s use of force as
the preferred course of action by the electioneering politicians and their military
cohorts. This tragedy unfortunately is also shared by the Arab world with its political
divisions and by the World community with its inaction. <<read more>>
News from the Pacific
Dec. 30 - Tok Blong Pasifik - Fall 2008 Issue
Dec. 30 - A new bishop for the Diocese of Malaita
Dec. 19 - Call For a Christmas Truce - Church leaders in Sri Lanka call for a truce between government and Tamil Tiger troops.
" It is this spirit of Christmas that compels us as Christian leaders of the country to urge the Government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam to declare a truce to include Christmas and the New Year."
Dec. 8 - Volume 1, Issue 1 - PMEJ Newsletter
From Sue Winn, newsletter editor:
"Most of you have participated in at least
one conference call, and our faithful staff
have recorded minutes and sent them out.
Thank you to each one of these caring
people! This is the beginning of a year in
which we will need to work hard at holding
together as a committee, and staying in
touch even when we are unable to meet
face to face. This is why I envision a
newsletter, just little messages to one
another, from time to time."
Nov. 20 - November newsletter from Citizens For Public Justice
CPJ has a long history of speaking out for public justice across Canada. From the early beginnings in the 1960s, to regional offices in the 1980s, to a move to our nation’s capital in 2007, CPJ has been an active voice in Canadian public affairs.
Nov. 18 - Newsletter from Cuba's Seminario Evangélico de Teología
Nov. 5 - A Colonial Life: Growing up in Zimbabwe
by Margaret Zondo -- An article in the Presbyterian Record, November 2008.
Margaret Zondo is program administrator in International Ministries at the national office of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. She is an often-sought speaker and expert on Zimbabwe in Canadian secular media.Nov. 4 - KAIROS appeal to the Canadian Government to work for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Nov. 4 - New web site for JUSTICE CAMPS
What is a Justice Camp? Find out...
Nov. 3 - Update from eastern Congo
The Rev. Maylanne Maybee, coordinator of Ecojustice networks, received this letter from the Rt. Rev. Bahati Bali-Busane Sylvestre, bishop of Bukavu. She met Bishop Sylvestre at a meeting of the Anglican Peace and Justice Network last September.
Oct, 28 - Building Church Schools in Burundi
The Episcopal Church of Burundi is building and rehabilitating church schools
Oct. 22 - September 2008 Newsletter from Cuba
The latest newsletter from Cuba's Seminario Evangélico de Teología
Sept. 29 - News from Burundi
Sept. 29 - News from Myanmar
Sept. 18 - Cuba's Seminario Evangélico de Teología and Hurricane Ike
Sept. 9 - The Africa Christian Pulse #7 - newsletter from the All Africa Conference of Churches
Sept. 8 - Thousands gather to express solidarity -- At the culmination of the protest and prayer rally of the Christians of Delhi and National Capital region, thousands of people gathered in front of the Orissa Bhavan to express solidarity with their brothers and sisters in the State of Orissa.
July 31 - Sabeel Ecumenical Centre - Young Adult Conference blog
" Our vision for this conference is to gather, network, and further educate young leaders from Palestine and around the world, during this 60th year of commemorating the Nakba; so that they may be trained, commissioned, and equipped with the tools to act in advocacy to work for justice and peace in the Holy Land. "
July 20 - Global Faith and Justice Student Conference in Montreal
More than 200 students from every region of the world - representing almost every denomination of the Christian church - are gathering in Montreal this August for a meeting focused on social justice, solidarity and Christian activism.
July 14 - Churches in China prepare to Welcome the world
- article by Diane Allen, Global Ministries, the United Methodist Church (www.gbgm-umc.org)
Librarian Needed - Pacific Theological College
A suitably qualified and experienced candidate is sought to lead and manage the overall development of the George Knight Library and Archives to meet the needs of the Pacific Theological College’s staff and on-campus and distance students in today’s challenging environment.
News from Burundi - EAB Press
June 2008 newsletter from the Anglican Church of Burundi
Christian Centre for Reflection & Dialogue
May eBulletin from the CCRD - this is the May issue of the newsletter - in Spanish only - from the Cetre in Matanzas, CUBA
Water damage in one of the classrooms of St Paul’s
Update from Belize on Tropical Storm Arthur
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first heavy weather of the 2008 Atlantic Hurricane season, has caused flooding this past week in the Diocese of Belize, Church of the Province of the West Indies (CPWI). Bishop Philip Wright leads the diocese in efforts to assist those in need of fresh water and food. Canadian Anglican student intern, Ms. Chelsy Stevens, 2nd year Wycliffe College student from the Diocese of Edmonton, is currently serving in the village of Mango Creek, Diocese of Belize, near the affected area.
Statement of solidarity with our sisters and brothers in Christ in Zimbabwe
A statement from the United Church of Canada and her Canadian, International and Ecumenical partners.
"I Have Heard The Cry of My People"
Pastoral Message issued by the Bishops of the Church of the Province of Central Africa
In solidarity as historic partners in mission, we pray with the Province of Central Africa, its priests and laity, seeking God's renewal to work for an end to the escalation of violence in Zimbabwe, and for respect of the rule of law. Follow this link for a letter and prayer from all Provincial Bishops as Zimbabwe prepares for run-off presidential elections on June 27th 2008.
Partnership with the Episcopal Church of Brazil [PDF file]
Where does the money go??
May 28, 2008 – The funds originating from the cooperation between the Churches of Brazil and Canada are specifically intended to support projects associated with the national organization of women, youth, communications (Estandarte Cristão journal), mission and evangelization, and ecumenism.
This is a report of the main activities carried out in 2007 in various parts of the Province of Brazil, related to the support received through the Church of Canada. The articles were taken from our provincial journal.
Sudanese bishops, primate urge deeper commitment from international partners
April 23, 2008 [ENS] – Saying that the time for action is now, Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan (ECS) addressed partners from the United States and around the world who were invited to attend the April 21 House of Bishops meeting in Juba.
Highlights of the Partners in Mission and Ecojustice Committee
April 6, 2008 – The newly established Partners In Mission and Ecojustice Committee follows the tradition of the former, separate committees, and meets in different parts of our country – not just in Toronto. This allows committee members to see and learn about different parts of our church, to visit diocesan and parish ministries and to worship in local parishes and speak about their national committee and its work. This meeting was held in Brandon Manitoba, April 3-6, 2008 at the invitation of the diocesan bishop, James Njegovan, and committee member Nigel Packwood.
Zimbabwe: Youth call on SADC
April 12, 2008 – The World Christian Student Federation (WSCF) and the World YWCA have called on members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to take immediate action to resolve the political crisis in Zimbabwe.
KAIROS Policy Briefing Paper: Human Rights in the Philippines [PDF]
March 15, 2008 – Having signed and ratified all of the seven core international human rights treaties and a number of their
protocols, and as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), the Philippines portrays the
positive image of a South East Asian democracy that respects human rights. However, for human rights activists,
church workers, journalists, and progressive opposition parties, the reality is very different.
Celebrating the Episcopal Church in the Philippines
Mar 5, 2008 – The Rt. Rev. Dennis Drainville, Coadjutor Bishop, Diocese of Quebec and Andrea Mann, Global Relations Coordinator, attended the Thanksgiving Gathering. The Anglican Church of Canada and the Episcopal Church in the Philippines have worked in partnerships of mission and justice-seeking for many years.
Pressure Continues to Stop the Killings in the Philippines
Canada Urged to Impose Strong Measures on the Philippine Government
Feb 15, 2008 – For the first time since the political killings in the Philippines started in 2001, the Government of Canada publicly issued a statement in late 2007 expressing deep concern about the killings. The statement was issued by the Hon. Peter MacKay, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, ... In his response, MacKay said Canada is committed to address the problem and "strengthen governance, the rule of law, and conflict resolution" in the Philippines. read more, take action...
KAIROS Calls for Canada to Act re the Siege of Gaza
Jan 29, 2008 – A letter to Prime Minister Harper.
AACC and WCC Peace Delegation Visit Burundi
Jan 29, 2008 – A delegation from the All Africa Conference of Churches and the World Council of Churches headed by His Excellency former President Joachim Chisano of Mozambique arrived in Burundi on 29th January 2008 for a 3-day visit at the invitation of the National Council of Churches of Burundi.
Blessed are the Peacemakers
The Episcopal Church of the Sudan
Jan 17, 2008 – We, the church and community leaders participating in the ECS Justice, Peace and Reconciliation Conference on behalf of the 24 dioceses of ECS, meeting in Juba, Southern Sudan, on 14th-17th January 2008 under the theme Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called the Children of God, have spent four days in very valuable discussion, listening and in dialogue.
Anglican Church of Kenya - House of Bishops Statement
Jan 12, 2008 – "We met for purposes of Prayer, Reflection, Consultation with each other and to seek together as church leaders God’s guidance concerning the present painful and damaging crisis following the disputed Presidential results announced by the Electoral Commission of Kenya."
Embrace Peace and Dialogue, Urges Tutu
Jan 8, 2008 – Peace and dialogue formed the essence of the message of the Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu during his recent visit to Kenya on January 3rd and 4th 2008.
AACC and WCC Peace Delegation Visit Burundi
Jan 29, 2008 – A delegation from the All Africa Conference of Churches and the World Council of Churches headed by His Excellency former President Joachim Chisano of Mozambique arrived in Burundi on 29th January 2008 for a 3-day visit at the invitation of the National Council of Churches of Burundi.
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