Moderator Writes Pastoral Letter to Support General Council’s Decision
October 21, 2024
Local congregations empowered to adopt advocacy strategies regarding Palestine and Israel, as General Council affirms applying justice principles to the conflict.
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Moderator's Thanksgiving Message 2024
October 07, 2024
Moderator Carmen Lansdowne reminds us that we have good reason to give thanks—and to share the gifts in our lives with those who are in need. May God bless you and those around you this Thanksgiving.
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Moderator’s Orange Shirt Day Message 2024
September 23, 2024
September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. This is a day to reflect, pray, and learn, and to honour survivors, their families, and the communities affected by Indian Residential Schools and those who operated them. On September 30, and every day, we must remember that every child matters.
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Moderator’s National Indigenous Peoples Day Message 2024
June 17, 2024
In her National Indigenous Peoples Day message, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne reminds us that we can all take specific actions to celebrate or recognize this day and National Indigenous Peoples Month.
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Moderator’s Pride Message 2024
May 31, 2024
Moderator Carmen Lansdowne reminds us that, with homophobia and transphobia on the rise across the globe, our call to fiercely celebrate the great diversity that God loved into being is more important than ever.
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Moderator’s Pentecost Message 2024
May 06, 2024
In her Pentecost message, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne shares how Spirit is interceding in our lives, stoking the winds of change. May we feel the winds of God on our faces and the flames of Pentecost bringing us together in celebration and unity.
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Flourishing Halifax inspires one team to identify gaps in health care
April 29, 2024
Flourishing Halifax keynote address helped one team envision connections between health care and dementia-friendly communities.
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Moderator Joining Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage
April 17, 2024
Moderator Carmen Lansdowne is joining the Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage and encourages everyone who can to join the pilgrimage in Ottawa on May 22.
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Moderator visits global partners and projects in Zambia and Kenya
March 21, 2024
Moderator the Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne engages global partners in Zambia and Kenya about their capacity to both flourish and cultivate flourishing in the communities they serve.
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Together for the Love of Creation: Earth Week 2024
March 15, 2024
During Earth Week, April 21‒28, let’s show up For the Love of Creation.
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