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Forum: Poverty in Canada

The Face of Poverty in Canada

World Vision Canada has just completed an extensive national study that lifts the veil on poverty in Canada. Join your colleagues to hear the latest national and local statistics on poverty, network with leaders who are addressing poverty locally and find ways for your church to be more engaged.

Dates & Locations:
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

June 3 – Toronto: Best Western Primrose Hotel, 111 Carlton Street

Cost:
1 person – $25
2 people – $20/person
3 or more – $15/person

Responding Church Leaders Network Members – $15

Includes continental breakfast and a copy of the study Living Below the Line.

Registration details here.

I.O.U.S.A

Did you watch Passionate Eye on CBC yesterday? Here is the 30mins version:

This, and of course, the ever-increasing messianization of Obama are both troubling and irrational to watch.

[link:i.o.u.s.a.]

Fair-Trade Clergy?

Well, when I read this, 2 things come to mind:

  1. Finally, someone think of something that the church (and clergymen) can do in order to get into the Fair Trade bandwagon!
  2. Wow, that clergy shirts can go with jeans? I thought you will be burnt on a stake doing that….

[link | via maggie dawn]