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27 September, 2022
Eyes to see: Observing more than just a day for truth and reconciliation

As Canada marks a second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, let's listen prayerfully to the story of Temera Millar and the insights of Ron Hartwig, both of North American Indigenous Ministries.

13 September, 2022
Approaching truth and reconciliation with love in our hearts

Reflecting on the Pope’s apology with B.C. mission worker John Johnstone

11 August, 2022
Reconciliation advocate Paul B. Anderson and Soviet Christians

The heartbreaking tragedy unfolding in Ukraine is leading believers to pray for an end to violence, practise hospitality to those in need, provide resources and learn more about the roots of the conflict. Many are als...

18 July, 2022
Building deep-rooted relationships

What will it take to improve relationships between the Church and Indigenous Peoples? Mackenzie Griffin, an Alberta writer with Cree and Saulteaux ancestry, reflects.

24 June, 2022
Be open and listen

Be open and listen! That was the advice given to Edith and Neill von Gunten before their first ministry experience in an Indigenous community many years ago. It soon led to a valuable lesson right in their living room...

26 May, 2022
What drives the violence between Russia and Ukraine?

Ottawa scholar Vern Neufeld Redekop explains how the conflict derives from national identity needs.

03 May, 2022
Trauma-friendly church?

New free video series prepares Canadian churches to help people such as Ukrainian refugees who've been scarred by tough life experiences.

07 March, 2022
Russia invades Ukraine: A guide for Christian response

Phil Wagler of the Peace and Reconciliation Network reflects on what God might be calling us to do: Pray Kingdom prayers. Be aware of the humanity of our neighbours and those in the conflict zones. Be sacrificial, and...

24 February, 2022
Un-fracturing the Church

How can Canadian churches deal with division? Two pastors in Kelowna, B.C., discuss (on video) a small group approach designed to bring divided Christians together.

26 November, 2021
Beyond pestilence and flood - The story of a BC church

What happened the week the waters rose. A report from Justin Lueck of City Life Church in Chilliwack, B.C.

12 November, 2021
Moving on from November 11

Beyond remembrance, we are called as the disciples of Jesus to be blessed peacemakers.

28 September, 2021
What is reconciliation anyway?

God has made a reconciliation with us, and now we're invited to participate in God's work of reconciling the world, writes Phil Wagler.

16 July, 2021
Conflict reimagined – Deepen discipleship, not division

Sarah Nicholas of The Colossian Forum introduces resources to help Christian leaders transform cultural conflicts into opportunities for spiritual growth and witness.

11 June, 2021
The news from Kamloops and the ongoing ministry of reconciliation

How does God's call on Christians to be ambassadors of reconciliation lead us to respond to news about the remains of 215 children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School? Phil Wagler reflects.

17 May, 2021
A story of forgiveness from a Uganda mission trip

Malachi 4:6 says, “He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers; or else I will come and strike the land with a curse.”