The Prairie Centre for Ecumenism is planning a one-day conference, Saturday November 30, dedicated to the World Council of Churches' document, "The Church: Towards a Common Vision." Presentations will address the document's understanding of the Church from various denominational contexts as well as in terms of its implications for ecumenical dialogue and its emergence within the history of the World Council of Churches.
Youth delegates to climate-change talks from churches of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) have initiated a call to fast with the poor and vulnerable who are disproportionately affected by extreme weather events. The call was joined immediately by other faith-based organizations present at the COP 19 UN climate negotiations in Warsaw, Poland.
In a final message to the 10th Assembly of the World Council of Churches (WCC) held in Busan, Republic of Korea, the 170 participants in the Global Ecumenical Theological Institute (GETI), held prior to and during the assembly, affirmed that they “believe in the future of the ecumenical movement.”
The letter, addressed to WCC general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, said the group was intent on “putting into practice” what they had been studying during their two weeks in Korea and called on the WCC to continue the GETI education model for future ecumenical formation.
“Join the Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace” is the title of the Message of the 10th Assembly of the World Council of Churches (WCC). The assembly in Busan, Republic of Korea, was convened on 30 October and drew to a close on 8 November 2013. An assembly, the highest governing body of the WCC, is held once every seven to eight years to endorse policies, review projects and point the future direction of the organization.
"Practicing our Faith as Caretakers of Creation" will be happening on Saturday, November 9th from 1:30-3:30 pm at St. Joseph Parish Hall at 535 8th St. East in Saskatoon.
The event is a Green Ecumenical Church Group Project in conjunction with the Year of Faith Festival, and is featuring several guest speakers. See poster for more details.
"Enjoy the music of Aven Grace a multi-awarded songwriter and singer and support Parish Nursing in Saskatoon.
The concert will be at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 812 Preston Avenue, on Thursday, November 7th at 7:30 pm.
Tickets at $20 for adults or $10 for students are available from McNally Robinson , or by calling 306-652-4524. Admission is free for children 12 and under.
The program is presented by InterChurch Health Ministries of Saskatoon.
On Thursday, November 14, 2013, the 2nd Catholic-Evengelical Shared Worship Celebration will take place at 7:00 pm at Circle Drive Alliance Church on 3035 Preston Avenue South.
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