Canadian Churches' Forum for Global Ministries

Expanded LIFE Seminar Palestine/Israel

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November 11-22, 2013

Registration by invitation through participating denominations. Please contact the Canadian Churches Forum or your denomination for more information.

“In order to understand our reality, we say to the Churches: Come and see. We will fulfil our role to make known to you the truth of our reality, receiving you as pilgrims, . . . → Read More: Expanded LIFE Seminar Palestine/Israel

Register Now for June DUIM

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Registration is open for the June 10-15, 2013 Deepening Understanding for Intercultural Ministry program.

6 days focused on faith, heart, mind, and skills for the art of intercultural ministry

Canadian Churches Forum for Global Ministries launches and exciting new program drawing on the Forum’s 90 years of ecumenical, collaborative experience preparing individuals for ministry and life in intercultural . . . → Read More: Register Now for June DUIM

Deepening Understanding for Intercultural Ministry

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6 days focused on faith, heart, mind, and skills for the art of intercultural ministry

Learn more

Download . . . → Read More: Deepening Understanding for Intercultural Ministry

2012 Newsletter: Featuring Launch of New DUIM Program

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Forum Focus 2012 can be viewed online.

In the 2012 issue: “Forum Launches New Program in 2013″ “Developing Theological Understanding for Intercultural Ministry” by Rafael Vallejo

View previous issues of the . . . → Read More: 2012 Newsletter: Featuring Launch of New DUIM Program

“Cracking Open White Identity” New Resource

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Cracking open White identity towards transformation: Canadian Ecumenical Anti-Racism Network Examines White Identity, Power and Privilege

This newest CEARN resource continues the journey of racial justice and reconciliation with faith-based tools for examining, engaging, and challenging White privilege. It is designed to help people of all races identity White privilege and connect it to many other ‘isms’ that . . . → Read More: “Cracking Open White Identity” New Resource

Migration, Human Dislocation, & the Good News: August

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International Association for Mission Studies Toronto, August 15-20, 2012

Public Lectures

“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: (For more information and map download IAMS Keynote Poster)

Jehu Hanciles & Emma Wild-Wood Thursday, August 16, 8:00 pm Sorbara Auditorium, St. Michaels . . . → Read More: Migration, Human Dislocation, & the Good News: August

5 Day Program: Learning For International Faith Engagement: Fall 2012

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Expanded L.I.F.E Seminar with focus on local and global food security

Winnipeg, Manitoba October 31-November 4, 2012

This workshop is designed for individuals from congregations or other faith communities seeking leadership skills for facilitating direct mission engagement. Group is limited to 20 participants.

For more information, please see the 5 day LIFE program flyer or contact the CCFGM Co-Directors.

See . . . → Read More: 5 Day Program: Learning For International Faith Engagement: Fall 2012

July 19: Decolonize – Dismantling Myths, Taking Responsibility, Building New Relationships

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The Canadian Churches’ Forum Invites You To A Public Panel on Decolonization With:

Dr. Carl James: Centre for Education and Community, York University Dr. Margaret Brigham: Institute for Global Citizenship and Equity, Centennial College Rev. Paulette Brown: Flemingdon Gateway Mission

Thursday, July 19, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm Sheraton Hall – Wycliffe College 5 Hoskins Ave, Toronto, Ontario

Shifting colonizer/colonized binary identities . . . . . → Read More: July 19: Decolonize – Dismantling Myths, Taking Responsibility, Building New Relationships

Witnessing Truth Through Contextual Theologies: Public Lecture, May 13, Ottawa

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“Witnessing Truth through Contextual Theologies: Learning, Living and Leading through Diverse Voices”

7:00 pm, Sunday May 13, 2012 St. Paul University, 223 Main Street, Ottawa

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Nestor Medina

Download Event Poster for more details

Co-sponsored by: Canadan Theological Students Conference Canadian Churches’ Forum for . . . → Read More: Witnessing Truth Through Contextual Theologies: Public Lecture, May 13, Ottawa

Public Event: General Secretary World Council of Churches, March 14 Toronto

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An evening of reflection and dialogue with Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit General Secretary of the World Council of Churches

Wednesday March 14, 2012 7:00 – 9:00 pm

St. Andrew’s Church 73 Simcoe Street Toronto, Ontario

For . . . → Read More: Public Event: General Secretary World Council of Churches, March 14 Toronto