Recently I wrote about forgiveness and the way I was responding to the 215 children in a mass grave, at the Kamloops residential school. When I think about my reaction, I have to immediately step outside of myself, and think deeply about my fellow Indigenous People. How to process the shock and awe of the discovery of these mass graves. Many people are … [Read more...] about How to process the shock and awe of Kamloops?
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The Residential School tragedy: Every child matters
Written by Ruth Hird and Rev. Dr. Ed Hird Oh, Canada...we have so much to answer for. What would it take for us to truly rediscover that every child matters? Before the COVID lockdown, I (Ruth) attended the Children of God musical where Corey Payette performs 'Gimikwenden Ina (Do You Remember)'. I invite you to listen to this song in remembering the 215 souls. (If it ever … [Read more...] about The Residential School tragedy: Every child matters
Protest to bring awareness of the situation in Myanmar
Beuler Say of Aldergrove took part in a protest in April in Vancouver, along with other members of the Karen Community. Say comments, “I can’t stay quiet anymore. My cousins are running for their lives. I have to do something!” Say was a child when her family arrived in Canada, but she remembers the hardship they faced in the refugee camps. Today many members of Say’s … [Read more...] about Protest to bring awareness of the situation in Myanmar
The Miracle of Israel: Part 3 The second regathering of Israel.
Acts 3:19-21 "Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus Christ, who was preached to you before, whom heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, which God has spoken by the mouth of all His holy prophets since the world … [Read more...] about The Miracle of Israel: Part 3 The second regathering of Israel.
Community news – March 19, 2021
Community News - March 19, 2021: BC court maintains prohibition on in-person religious services; Alberta Pastor Coates released; Bill C6 has little support among Canadians BC Supreme Court strikes down Orders restricting outdoor protests, but maintains prohibition on in-person religious servicesVANCOUVER: The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is pleased with … [Read more...] about Community news – March 19, 2021