You’ll walk away with actionable strategies on how to: 

• Build a culture of trust, inclusion and community

• Weave diversity, equity and inclusion into the DNA of your organization

• Encourage effective open dialogue on sensitive DEI topics 

• Measure the tangible impact of DEI initiatives

• Learn from organizations that model a positive and inclusive culture

The gospels base their stories of Jesus’ nativity on Jewish ideas: Matthew’s Jesus is a new Moses; Luke’s Mary is a new Hannah; John’s “In the beginning was the Word” draws on Jewish theology; the “virgin birth” tradition begins with the Greek translation of Isaiah. How did the Christian Church adapt its Jewish roots, and how can Christians avoid the antisemitic teachings that occur when those roots are forgotten? 

Join us for insightful discussions and engaging presentations in an ecumenical setting. This event is a great opportunity to connect with church leaders and strengthen your sense of how to make church relevant in 2024. Don't miss out on this enriching experience!

Tuesday October 15
The United Nations and the Future of People of African Descent with Michael McEachrane

Tuesday October 22
Bold Discipleship: Reflections from the United Church in Saskatchewan with SunDo Hyun, Bernon Lee, Becca Whitlaw

Tuesday October 29
Race Talks from GenZs with Spring water Hester-Meawassige, Emo Yango

Tuesday November 5
Fighting Anti-Palestinian Racism in Canada with a panel of key leaders

Tuesday November 12
Continuing Our Stories: Indigenous Identities in the Christian Church with Leaders from the Anglican Church of Canada and The United Church of Canada

Tuesday November 19
The Texts of Advent: Finding Good News and Avoiding Antisemitism with Amy-Jill Levine

Tuesday November 26
What Will We Sing When We Need to Sing a New Song? with Then Let Us Sing! Committee

For too long, evangelism has been used to grow our churches or convert people to a certain way of believing in God. This expression of evangelism has hurt many people and promoted injustice. We will explore how we are called to embody the good news of God’s healing and compassion through A Lifestyle that Exudes Justice!

It’s a place where all kinds of people come together, not only to hear great music and incredible speakers, but also to dive into lively conversations with thought leaders, writers, dreamers, artists, visionaries, social justice activists, peace-makers…the ones you’ll find on the official program, and the ones you might meet while just getting lunch or hanging out. It’s also a place where you can be a spectator, but where you can be a co-creator as well. A place where we affirm the creativity in all of us, and opportunities to make art and music, to tell stories and take in stories, can be found around every corner.

Looking for a way to start conversations on addressing racism in the church and Canadian society? Sign up for an upcoming online Racial Justice Workshop. Carmen Ramirez (she/her), ELCIC’s Assistant to the Bishop for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will hold two workshops on racial justice. These are intended to be taken together.

Combat the heaviness of climate work with hope through an insightful workshop lead by Julia Sterling. Dive into insights from environmental leaders and collaborate to brainstorm urgent climate action plans for Canada. Learn from COVID-19 lessons to inspire new, eco-friendly ideas for our communities. Envision a just and sustainable future together!