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Visit to Archevêché Catholique de Bukavu
June 24, 2013
Sister Mary-Ellen Francoeur In the absence of Msgr. Francois Exavier Maroy, the Catholic Archbishop of Bukavu, Msgr. Pierre Bulambo welcomed us warmly. Bishop Maroy had flown to Kinshasa for a gathering of the Council of Bishops. This meeting was opened…
Post filed in: Africa, Gender Justice/Women of Courage
The women of Rhukole Kuguma get work
June 22, 2013
Peter Lamont Friday was another busy day for the KAIROS delegation as we met with three different civil society groups, all based in Bukavu and all working for the social advancement of women in the Congo, or studying the impact…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage
Eliza’s story
June 21, 2013
I would like to share with you Eliza’s story. On the morning of Thursday, June 20, the KAIROS delegates gathered with about thirty people for a workshop on the subject of gender-based violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We…
Post filed in: Africa
Unforgettable first day
June 21, 2013
Sister Mary-Ellen Francoeur A highlight of our first day in Africa was an unforgettable drive through Burundi, Rwanda and finally into the Congo. Having been in Africa 12 years ago, the changing countryside and the drive through the villages brought…
Post filed in: Africa
Héritiers de la justice nous souhaite “Karibu” (la bienvenue)
June 19, 2013
Après une journée intense de réunions et de rencontres, je suis revenue devant mon ordinateur ce soir avec le sentiment que je ne vais pas m’ennuyer ici! Ce matin, nous avons eu notre rencontre avec notre organisme d’accueil Héritiers de…
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If the Apostle Paul wrote to the Galatians today – by Rev. Allan Reeve
June 19, 2013
Allan Reeve is a poet, father, drummer, and paddler. He works in Congregations and Communities as a catalyst for social change. The local economy is an old passion and expressive arts a new one. He blogs at alleycatwanderings.blogspot.com/
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
C’est un départ! Délégation Femmes de courage en RDC
June 17, 2013
– Danielle Dubuc À quelques jours de mon grand séjour en République Démocratique du Congo (DRC), C’est avec les sentiments mitigés d’anxiété face à de l’inconnu et l’excitation d’une aventure enrichissante et rebondissant d’émotivités. Je suis en train de faire…
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People get ready: KAIROS delegation to DRC
June 14, 2013
– Peter Lamont Excitement is building among the delegates for our departure Sunday as part of KAIROS’ Women of Courage delegation to the Democratic Republic of Congo. I think we have prepared well for the meetings and events on our…
Post filed in: Africa, Gender Justice/Women of Courage
Reflecting on the Wabanaki Convergence Ceremony
June 3, 2013
By Coordinator and Elder Alma H. Brooks KAIROS Atlantic and national are honoured to work with Elder Alma Brooks of St Mary’s First Nation. Representatives from the region and the national office were present at a recent sacred ceremony that…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage
Stormed by the Holy Spirit (a reflection for Pentecost) – By Fr. Bob Holmes
May 15, 2013
Bob is a Catholic priest, a member of the Congregation of St. Basil, and has been involved in the Peacemaking ministry of CPT for 13 years serving in Canada, Palestine, Iraq, Mexico, Colombia and Congo.
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights, Spirited Reflections
Prophets: patterns and examples – By Jane Orion Smith
May 7, 2013
Jane Orion Smith serves as the General Secretary of Canadian Friends Service Committee (Quakers). She served on the Board of Directors of KAIROS (2000-2010), including as Chair and as Treasurer.
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
An Act of Justice for Today – By Dorothy Corrigan
April 22, 2013
Dorothy Corrigan is a Presentation Sister and a former secondary school administrator. Dorothy holds a Masters in Educational Administration from Ottawa University, a Masters in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University, Chicago, and a certificate in spiritual leadership from The Institute…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Spirited Reflections
A reflection for Earth Day – by John Lawson
April 15, 2013
John is a United Church of Canada minister working in Guelph, Ontario. He is currently engaged in exploring what church might look like outside of church buildings (Risingspirit.ca). John has been passionate about delighting in God’s creation and care for…
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A Trip to Damascus – by Sarah Chapman
April 8, 2013
Sarah Chapman is a young adult, ordained minister of the United Church of Canada. She is currently ministering at Willowdale United Church in Toronto, Ontario. In October 2012, she had the opportunity to attend Re:Generate: An inter-generational gathering, hosted by…
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
Care, Discipleship, and Gratitude – by Miriam Spies
April 2, 2013
Miriam Spies, an M.Div student at Emmanuel College and candidate for ordained ministry in the United Church of Canada, completed her Contextual Education internship at KAIROS in the 2012-13 school year. As this time came to a close, she shared…
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
Reflection on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21, 2013
Patricia Burton Williams reflects on the parable of the Good Samaritan as an example of ‘loving the other’ in a racially divided society.
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
Sermon in honour of International Women’s Day, March 8, 2013
March 8, 2013
A Sermon in honour of International Women’s Day by Henriette Thompson, Public Witness Coordinator for Social Justice for the Anglican Church of Canada and a member of the Board of KAIROS.
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Spirited Reflections
Fasting – By Father Richard Renshaw
March 4, 2013
Fasting is an ancient and widespread practice in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Patriarchs, prophets, kings all fasted. Jesus too is depicted as fasting. Richard Renshaw reflects on the practise of fasting as we continue our journey through Lent.
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
Journeys of Light and Shadow – A reflection by Sister Elizabeth Davis
January 23, 2013
Theological Reflection – Sunday, 27 January 2013 Elizabeth M. Davis is a Sister of Mercy of Newfoundland. She has enjoyed ministry in education and health care and is presently congregational leader. She is working on a doctoral thesis related to…
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“The Word of God is Living and Active” Heb 4:12
October 16, 2012
Reflections by Priscilla Solomon CSJ at Providence Bay United Church on Sunday Oct. 14 2012, after the Kairos Making it Matter workshop and Blanket Exercise at Mindemoya on Manitoulin Island. Sr. Priscilla has long been a part of the KAIROS…
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
Rev. David Kim-Cragg’s Journal from the Pelican Narrows TRC hearings
August 14, 2012
Rev. David Kim-Cragg is a United Church minister in a congregation in Saskatoon, SK and is involved in Saskatchewan Conference’s Justice and Right Relations network. He and his eight year old son Noah went to the Pelican Narrows Truth and…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights
Journal of my truth and reconciliation adventure to Pelican Narrows
August 14, 2012
Noah has given us permission to share his journal. He and his dad David went to TRC community hearings in Pelican Narrows in northern Saskatchewan in the winter of 2012. David’s reflections are in a separate post. By Noah Kim-Cragg,…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
Truth, Reconciliation, Forgiveness and Moving Beyond Event, by Hazel Jardine
August 14, 2012
Hazel is a founding member of the Fort Qu’Appelle, SK KAIROS group, which has been going strong for over 25 years. She is an author, mother and activist and is now an elder in the KAIROS community. Fort Qu’Appelle has…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights
Rev John Whyte’s reflections on Saskatoon
August 14, 2012
Rev. John Whyte is a United Church minister in Regina, SK and was present at the historic Truth and Reconciliation Commission national event in Saskatoon June 21-24 2012. Here are his personal reflections, shared with his congregation and shared here…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, Spirited Reflections
Lucy’s Sermon – A Service for the World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel
July 3, 2012
Gower Street United Church, June 17, 2012 My name is Lucy Talgieh. I am a Palestinian Christian from a place called Bethlehem. Bethlehem is supposed to be a holy place but, unfortunately, it is facing unholy acts living under occupation…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage
Reflection on Living Courage in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia – by Sue Deschene
June 29, 2012
Thank you to KAIROS for bringing the “Women of Courage” tour to Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, on June 12 (and thanks to all who made this possible). By Sue Deschene, Shelburne Claudia, a human rights lawyer and advocate with the…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage
Indigenous communities finding common ground
May 3, 2011
Grand Chief Stan Beardy of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation in Northern Ontario said something interesting last night at the public panel on Indigenous Rights and Resource Extraction: We face the same challenges as indigenous peoples around the world – yet…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
The world coming together on mining
May 2, 2011
Guest post by Kelly Di Domenico, Communications Officer at Development and Peace There are 150 people gathered at this conference from close to 20 countries around the world. Papua New Guinea, Zambia, Brazil, Honduras, Madagascar, the Philippines, these are just…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice