December 19, 2009 Minister suggests 'zero tolerance to anti-Semitism' behind funding cuts to Kairos

When Kairos, a Canadian ecumenical social justice organization, got the bad news on Nov. 30 that its application for $7.1 million in funding from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) was rejected, the reason given was that Kairos no longer fits CIDA priorities. But while Kairos was still seeking a further explanation and a reversal of the decision from Minister of International Co-operation Bev Oda, a very different explanation was offered in a speech that Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney gave this week in Israel.

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October 22, 2009 Religious leaders meeting in Israel find they face similar challenges

Leaders from different faiths who met recently in Israel see such gatherings as important for people who might fear to meet in their daily lives, but can share their experiences in an enclave of trust, says one of the organizers.

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October 1, 2009 Full communion

Even as their churches grapple with internal debates over homosexuality, two of the largest Protestant denominations in the United States have agreed to share ministers and resources in a “full communion” accord.The agreement,...

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October 1, 2009 Protester arrested

Kairos, an ecumenical social justice organization, is encouraging Canadians to support people who live in the Palestinian West Bank village of Bil’in who are known for their non-violent protests but have recently faced military raids and arrests.

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October 1, 2009 Deepening ties with Jerusalem

Primate calls for enhanced relationship and initiatives to launch at General Synod

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September 4, 2009 Primate's view of the Holy Land

Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, visited Israel and the Palestinian territories from Aug. 22 to 30. Anglican Journal staff writer Marites N. Sison sat down for an interview with him to discuss the significance of that visit.

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September 1, 2009 Primate heads to Jerusalem

The primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, was scheduled to make his first visit to the Middle East and to the Episcopal diocese of Jerusalem Aug. 22-29. The diocese extends over Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine and Israel.

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August 28, 2009 US Jewish group blasts WCC leader on Israel as 'hypocritical'

The American Jewish Committee has denounced the World Council of Churches' general secretary, the Rev. Samuel Kobia, for his declaration that Israel's "occupation" of Palestinian territories is "a sin against God".

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August 20, 2009 Kairos calls attention to arrests of Palestinian activists

Kairos, an ecumenical social justice organization, is encouraging Canadians to support people who live in the Palestinian West Bank village of Bil’in who are known for their non-violent protests but have recently faced military raids and arrests.

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June 29, 2009 Dead Sea Scrolls come to Canada

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto has unveiled a controversial exhibit of the Dead Sea Scrolls, which will run until Jan. 3.

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