Topic: A CASE FOR REPARATIONS Goals: Panel discussion will seek to: • Explain the concept of reparations. • Discuss some Biblical Foundations for reparations. • Examine the relevance of truth-telling and reparations in the Canadian context. • Consider the intersections of the Indigenous and African Diaspora claims for reparations. Panelists: Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole: Rev. […]
Western Intercultural Ministries Network Conference 2023, 19-21 October, St Albert AB, Treaty Six, at Star of the North retreat centre. Click here for registration. Thank you to the Regional Council who contributed funding so that costs could be kept low for all participants. All welcome to our first in-person gathering since 2019! All identities, background, […]
Join Chris Pullenayegem and members of the Western Intercultural Ministries Network as we continue our multi-year tradition of hosting deep and sometimes difficult conversations on pressing intercultural issues. Immigration is a complex and sometimes hot topic in our churches and our society. Come out in person or online and join the conversation! Bring your questions […]
The Affirming movements in our three Regional Councils are hosting open houses online to talk about our local plans for celebrating Affirming PIE Day: Public, Intentional, and Explicit support for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and allies. It’s also a great excuse to share in whatever desserts are a sign of celebration in your culture and area. PIE […]
Indigenous Church Remit learning time, Tuesday January 30, 7:30 PM Central, 6:30PM Mountain, we will again have an open learning conversation on the remit on creating an autonomous Indigenous organization within the United Church. This time we are honoured to work with Gloria Cook, Fisher River Cree Nation and member of the National Indigenous Council; […]
On Friday, February 23 from 12:00 to 1:00 CST join an online conversation about creating “harmonious space” rather than “safe space”. Harmonious space is the condition in which diversity and inclusion truly grow. Guided by author and educator bell hooks, who said, “ Learning takes place in harmonious space” and “Community that allows for risk, […]
Regional Council Affirming celebration and Celebration of Ministries service, Saturday June 1 at 2:00PM, Mill Woods United Church, Edmonton! Having completed all the requirements of Affirm United/ S'affirmer Ensemble's process for becoming a 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming ministry, Northern Spirit Regional Council will hold its Affirming Celebration in Edmonton. It will include worship, invited guests, a livestream […]
Pilgrim United Church will be holding a worship service to commemorate Emancipation Day. Theme "Still Singing the Songs of Freedom". All invited to attend.
Women of all faith backgrounds are invited to join us at Baitul Hadi Mosque, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat (7005 98 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB T6A 0A6) on Sat, Oct 19, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM for a thought-provoking event. Speakers from various faith will explore the concept of suffering from a faith perspective. Through engaging […]
Western Intercultural Ministries Network AGM and workshop, October 21, 12:30 MST, 1:30PM Central Standard. Your presence and ideas make this Western Canada network work! Please come for a short AGM, followed by discussion and an intercultural workshop. WIMN’s Executive represents the five Western Regions, and meets monthly. This supportive and fun space welcomes additional Regional […]
