Canadian Christian leader warned of divestment “dangers”
Christians contemplate withdrawing from multinational corporations in Israel
Patricia Paddey
Ontario Correspondent
ontario@christianweek.org
TORONTO, ON—A group of U.S. clergy representing mainline denominations joined with B’Nai Brith Canada for a recent news conference in Toronto to warn their Canadian counterparts about the “dangers inherent” in divestment from Israel. read the full story>
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Trinity Western resolves human rights complaint
LANGLEY, BC—A harassment complaint filed with the province’s human rights tribunal against Trinity Western University (TWU) president Neil Snider has been settled.
His accuser, a former employee of the university, agreed to withdraw her complaint after receiving an apology from Snider and a commitment from the university to improve its policies and procedures in handling such cases. read more>
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Church incorporates culture and cross
HAMILTON, ON—An emerging church community of the Salvation Army opened its new building in downtown Hamilton on October 30. But it is not your average church space.
FRWY.ca (pronounced “freeway”) Café is a 7,000-square-foot converted bank building. The non-profit café is designed to offer coffee, culture and community. read more>
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Bishops debate freedom of speech and assembly
MISSISSAUGA, ON—Freedom of speech and assembly were seriously debated during a biannual gathering of Anglican bishops in late October.
Essentials, a group for theologically conservative Anglicans in Canada, was on the bishops’ agenda after complaints from some bishops about the nature of their organization
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Christian home for female addicts opens in New Brunswick
FREDERICTON, NB—Samaria House, a Christian transition residence for female ex-offenders and addicts, opened its doors October 1. It is the only facility of its kind in Atlantic Canada.
Director Olive Raymond first recognized the need for this kind of home during her nine years in Christian prison chaplaincy with Bridges of Canada. A drug abuser before she became a Christian, Raymond says she was surprised when God called her to meet the need.
Inter-Varsity celebrates four decades of French ministry
ST-LAURENT, QC—Supporters of Groupes Bibliques Universitaires (GBU), many of them former staff and students, gathered in late October to celebrate 40 years of ministry for the French Quebec wing of Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF).
The evening included testimonials from former students. GBU director Marc Débanné read letters from former GBU members now making positive contributions in various mission fields and professions. Many credited their success to leadership opportunities they received during their time with GBU.
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