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Toronto Hosting International Association for Mission Studies August 2012

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IAMS Toronto August 15-20, 2012

“Migration, Human Dislocation, and the Good News: Margins as the Centre in Christian Mission”

This conference will be attended by 200 missiologists from around the world.

Lectures open to the public will be announced soon and posted here.

The Canadian Churches Forum for Global Ministries is a member of the local host committee.

Conference description from the International Association . . . → Read More: Toronto Hosting International Association for Mission Studies August 2012

2011 Newsletter: featuring Dr. Reinerio Arce Valentin & CCFGM 90th Anniversary

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Forum Focus 2011 can be viewed online.

In the 2011 issue: “Canadian Churches Forum for Global Ministries Turns 90″ “CCFGM in the 21st Century” “The Word of God is a Verb Rather Than a Noun” by Dr. Reinerio Arce Valentin

View previous issues of the . . . → Read More: 2011 Newsletter: featuring Dr. Reinerio Arce Valentin & CCFGM 90th Anniversary

Christian Witness in a Multi-Religious World: Nov 22 2011

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1:00 to 4:30 pm, Tuesday November 22, 2011 Victoria College, University of Toronto 91 Charles Street West, Toronto

An opportunity to reflect on the document on the conduct of mission “according to gospel principles” released in June by:

World Council of Churches (WCC) Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue (PCID) of the Roman Catholic Church World Evangelical Alliance (WEA)

This document represents an historic . . . → Read More: Christian Witness in a Multi-Religious World: Nov 22 2011

KAIROS Palestine Study Guide Now Available

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A Moment of Truth: A Word of Faith Hope and Love from the heart of Palestinian Suffering

An Ecumenical 3-session study guide to the Kairos Palestine Document from The Canadian Churches Forum for Global Ministries

Now Available for Purchase $5.00 per copy $2.50 per copy for orders of more than 10

Order from the Canadian Churches Forum for Global Ministries

Also available from: United . . . → Read More: KAIROS Palestine Study Guide Now Available

Passing of Rhea Whitehead

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Rhea Whitehead died peacefully in her home on June 14, 2011, with her family close by. A celebration of Rhea’s life will be held at Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church, 427 Bloor St. W., Toronto, on Tuesday, July 5 at 11:00 am.

In 2010 Rhea and her husband Ray were the recipients of the CCFGM Katharine Hockin Award. Their response . . . → Read More: Passing of Rhea Whitehead

90th anniversary of CCFGM

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Click to read the history of The Canadian Churches Forum for Global Ministries

Established in 1921 as The Canadian School of Missions, in 2011 Canadian Churches Forum for Global Ministries celebrates its 90th anniversary.

In the early years of the 20th century the Ecumenical movement was born in the mission field. Following the Edinburgh Missionary Conference of 1910 . . . → Read More: 90th anniversary of CCFGM

CCFGM at the ROM

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“Playful Pursuits: Chinese Traditional Toys and Games” is at the Royal Ontario Museum of Ontario until May 1, 2011. The exhibition includes a large ink rubbing, ‘Jiujiu xiaohan tu’, donated by the Ecumenical Forum of Canada (now known as the Canadian Churches Forum for Global Ministries).

The exhibition can be found in the Herman Herzog Levy Gallery . . . → Read More: CCFGM at the ROM

Mission Trip Leaders’ Seminar, September 2011, Toronto

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Fall Mission Trip Leaders Seminar September 24-25, 2011 Toronto, Ontario Register on-line for the Fall 2011 Seminar Registration Deadline: September 1, 2011 For information contact the Canadian Churches Forum for Global Ministries or the following national staff at the CCFGM member denominations: United Church of Canada: Pat Elson email 1 (800) 268 3781, Ext 4016 Anglican Church of Canada: Andrea Mann email 416-924-9199, ext. 265 Presbyterian Church in Canada: International Ministries: 1- . . . → Read More: Mission Trip Leaders’ Seminar, September 2011, Toronto

2010 Forum Focus Newsletter: featuring Ray & Rhea Whitehead, Archbishop Elias Chacour, & Edinburgh 2010

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2010 Forum Focus Newsletter can be viewed online.

In this issue: 2010 Katherine Hockin awardees Ray & Rhea Whitehead “Surely One Must Listen” “We Do Not Need To Build More Walls” by Archbishop Elias Chacour “Edinburgh 2010″ by Lori Ransom

View previous issues of the . . . → Read More: 2010 Forum Focus Newsletter: featuring Ray & Rhea Whitehead, Archbishop Elias Chacour, & Edinburgh 2010

Mamow Be-Mo-Tay-Tah (Let Us Walk Together): Racial Justice Resource 2009

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Each year the Canadian Ecumenical Anti-Racism Network, of which the Forum is a member, produces a racial justice resource for use by churches. This year’s resource focuses on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Residential Schools and aims at deeper understanding of the legacies of colonization on indigenous peoples in Canada.

Use the links below to download . . . → Read More: Mamow Be-Mo-Tay-Tah (Let Us Walk Together): Racial Justice Resource 2009