Rural Churches: Working Towards Cultural Unity

Rural Churches: Working Towards Cultural Unity

Working Towards Cultural Unity and Justice individually, within our churches, and in community.

By Anglican Diocese of Edmonton Social Justice Committee

Date and time

Saturday, June 1 · 10am - 12pm MDT

Location

5703 50 Ave

5703 50 Avenue Beaumont, AB T4X 1C4 Canada

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Introduction: Churches and Building Cultural Unity

Anglican Diocese of Edmonton Social Justice Committee

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Experiences in Truth and Reconciliation

Fiona Brownless-Immanual Anglican Church Wetaskiwin

Fiona will be sharing her experiences and the importance of working towards Truth and Reconciliation as an individual and as part of a church community. She will also be available to answer questions...

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Interactive Session and Discussion

Anglican Diocese of Edmonton Social Justice Committee

During this time we will engage in interactive activities and discussions aimed at helping attendees answer and address common questions, goals, and concerns they or their church might have about cul...

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Lunch Time!

Optional, however, we invite you to stay afterwards and enjoy lunch we us. We will also have gluten free/vegan options available.

About this event

  • 2 hours

Rural Churches: Working Towards Cultural Unity and Justice

During our time together we will engage in supportive and encouraging dialogue with Christians from different denominations to help answer some of the most common questions:

-What are different ways my church can meaningfully address some of the cultural issues happening in our area and the world right now?

-How do I deal with opposing views among parishioners?

-Truth and Reconciliation: what does it look like in our parish? What could it look like in our parish?

-How is our church defining justice and is it biblical?

-What ways have our church dealt with racism? What has worked, what hasn't?

-You are also welcome to share ideas and ask any questions

We invite you to stay afterwards and enjoy lunch together.


Frequently asked questions

Is this only for leaders and parishioners of rural churches?

People from churches outside of rural areas are welcome to attend as well.

What denomination is this being hosted by?

We are Anglican, however, we welcome other denominations to join us as well. Regardless of denomination, churches often share the common desire to be a beloved community that welcomes and includes people of all races, cultures, and ethnicities.

Do I have to stay for lunch afterwards?

No, but you'll be missing out on some really good food!

Organized by

Anglican Diocese of Edmonton Social Justice Committee