Toronto Hosting International Association for Mission Studies August 2012

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

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

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

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

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