Gun violence – where will we stand as a community of faith? By Yenny Delgado Yet another violent massacre has happened in a school, this time in Florida. Every week, every month, every year this happens, and on a gut level, it feels like it is happening on a more regular basis. Over the past few years, mass shootings have occurred in theaters, churches, shopping centers, airports, but above all in schools. In an age of diversity, how do we deal with differences? By Diane Marshall How can we learn to be curious, to overcome our own blocks and resistances to change, to look again at the ancient Biblical mandate to welcome the stranger, and to answer the question “who is my neighbour?” Coming down from the mountain. By Jennifer Henry Have you ever been to a conference, retreat or gathering of like-minded souls, and wanted it to go on and on? Read more. Good News – Black History. By Peter Haresnape I met Ada in the sanctuary of the small chapel on Geneva Street in St Catharines, Ontario. I was the only white person, and I’ve already learned so much from this group comprised mostly of people of African descent, living in the US and Canada, exploring the history of the Black community in St Catharines. Read more. |