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October 17 is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Posted August 18th, 2011

October 17 is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.

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Social Action Handbook (2011 edition)

Posted August 4th, 2011

This PDF contains the Social Action Handbook updated to 2011.

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Pre-Assembly Workshop 2011, Speaker's Notes for Lori Ransom on "What Healing and Reconciliation Means for Ruling Elders"

Posted June 16th, 2011

These are the speaking notes for Lori Ransom, Healing and Reconciliation Program Animator, at the Pre-Assembly Workshops (PAW) 2011, Saturday, June 4, 2011 – “Christ in us all: Building an intercu

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Report on Discussion Ideas from Commissioners to the 137th General Assembly on the Healing and Reconciliation Program

Posted June 16th, 2011

This document reports on a period of discussion which followed a presentation at the 137th General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada about how Presbyterians are participating in the work o

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Streams of Justice - spring 2011 (Justice Ministries' newsletter)

Posted June 2nd, 2011

This is the Spring 2011 edition of Justice Ministries' newsletter.

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Brief Administrative History of the Residential Schools & The Presbyterian Church in Canada's Healing and Reconciliation Efforts

Posted February 15th, 2011

This nine page document is a helpful summary of the administrative history of residential schools operated by The Presbyterian Church in Canada, the legal and financial settlement agreement and the Ch

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Streams of Justice - winter 2011 edition

Posted December 7th, 2010

"Streams of Justice" is the semi-annual newsletter for Justice Ministries. This is the winter 2011 edition.

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One in the Spirit

Posted October 5th, 2010

This publication is about The Presbyterian Church in Canada’s ministries with Native peoples and work in support of healing and reconciliation in Canada.

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Caring for God's Creation

Posted September 14th, 2010

This is the report of the International Affairs Committee for the 136th General Assembly (2010). The report focuses on the impact of climate change on the Global South.

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Liturgy for the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (October 17, 2010)

Posted September 10th, 2010

October 17 is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Around the world, people will affirm their commitment to ending poverty. Pray. Lead a worship service.

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Praying for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Posted June 9th, 2010

The first national event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada will take place at the Forks in Winnipeg, Manitoba from June 16 to 19, 2010.

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We Are One In The Spirit - A Healing & Reconciliation Liturgical Resource

Posted June 2nd, 2010

We are delighted to present these resources on the theme of Healing and Reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples in Canada. They are

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Brief to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration

Posted June 1st, 2010

The Presbyterian Church in Canada submitted a brief to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (May 28, 2010) in response to purposed legislation in Bill C-11, called the B

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Urgent Action: Federal Government Introduces Changes to Refugee System (upated 31 May 2010)

Posted May 5th, 2010

Federal Government Introduces Changes to Refugee System

May 31, 2010 update:

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Earth Day (April 22) Resource

Posted April 15th, 2010

“The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it…” (Ps 24:1)

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Earth Hour 2010 Liturgical Resource

Posted March 24th, 2010

This is a liturgical resource prepared by KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives for use by congregations on Earth Hour (Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8:30 p.m.

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Update - Justice Ministries' November 2009 Urgent Action Request

Posted March 22nd, 2010

This is an update on the November 2009 Justice Ministries' Urgent Action Request on HIV/AIDS, poverty reduction in Canada, and climate change. 

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PCC response to attacks near Jos, Nigeria (2010-03-10 press release)

Posted March 10th, 2010

A press release dated 2010-03-10 regarding The Presbyterian Church in Canada's response to the armed attacks on villages near Jos, Nigeria, on 2010-03-07.

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Charles H. MacDonald Memorial Lecture (Oct. 14, 2009): Ministry in Our Home and Native Land

Posted November 2nd, 2009

These are the speaking notes of Ms. Lori Ransom, Healing and Reconciliation Program Animator of The Presbyterian Church in Canada, at the Charles H.

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Presbyterian Reflections from KAIROS' National Gathering

Posted October 21st, 2009

24 Presbyterians from across Canada attended KAIROS' national gathering held June 17-20, 2009 at the University of Waterloo.  Ministers, laity and regional and national office staff participat

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A Federal Role in Poverty Reduction - Brief to the Parliamentary Standing Committee

Posted September 28th, 2009

The Government of Canada’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and The Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA), is conducting a study on a fe

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Niigaanibatowaad: FrontRunners Study Guide

Posted April 20th, 2009

This PDF contains a study guide for the film Niigaanibatowaad: FrontRunners.

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National Aboriginal Day: Our Voice, Our Culture, Our Community, Aboriginal Youth Video Project

Posted April 1st, 2009

The Aboriginal Youth Video Project involved teaching 12 young people from Richmond, British Columbia, how to create a video story of their experience as young Aboriginal people living in Richmond.

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Holy Land Fair Trade Products

Posted February 17th, 2009

The Presbyterian Church in Canada, KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives and other KAIROS members have long promoted fair trade products such as coffee which encourage a just distribution of

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Earth Hour 2009: Liturgical Resource for Congregations

Posted February 5th, 2009

This PDF contains a liturgy for your congregation to participate in Earth Hour 2009.