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under rich earth - canadian mining overseas vudeo

2010-09-15T16:31:00.000-06:00

Under Rich Earth Trailer from Ezra Winton on Vimeo. Kairos: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives In lieu of Bill C-300, 'Under Rich Earth' is a poignant and powerful film about the impact of of Canadian mining exploration on a remote community in Ecuador. "In a remote mountain valley in Ecuador, farmers face eviction from their land to make way for a massive mining project. As the

spam

2010-02-12T07:12:00.000-07:00

recently blogs across the internest have been subjected to spam posts. I've deleted the spam posts from this blog, and reset the permissions. It was open for anyone to post; all postings will now need permission before appearing on the blog. It's an extra step for legitimate postings, but prevents spam postings. Paula

Canadian mining firms face abuse allegations

2009-11-27T08:13:00.001-07:00

Canadian mining firms face abuse allegations November 22, 2009. thestar.com -- Toronto Star, by Brett Popplewell Canadian mining companies are facing allegations of abuse and assault on local citizens in dozens of developing nations. The companies say they have done nothing wrong – mining copper, gold and other metals brings only prosperity to these poor regions. Yet locals in countries

JUST US: DRAFT letter re wetlands management

2009-11-27T07:34:00.000-07:00

JUST US: DRAFT letter re wetlands management

RING YOUR BELLS DEC 13

2009-11-27T07:22:00.000-07:00

Check out the resources on the KAIROS Canada website . The world council of churches is asking all churches around the world to ring their bells (church bells, cow bells, or any noise maker) to make a holy racket at 3pm Dec 13 in support of the folks at the Copenhagen Climate Conference.

Religious Faith Must Play a Role in Climate Change Talks

2009-11-27T06:40:00.002-07:00

For Immediate Release Thursday, November 26, 2009 Toronto: "We believe the United Nations Climate Change Conference is a place where faith and science must intersect." That's the message contained in an open letter to Canadians posted on The United Church of Canada's website (http://www.united-church.ca/). The letter was written by the church's Moderator Mardi Tindal and former Member of

DRAFT letter re wetlands management

2009-11-27T05:57:00.000-07:00

PLEASE RESPOND TO ED WITH COMMENTS Here is my first draft of the wetlands policy planning letter we agreed to write. I suggest we send it to Rob Renner who is the Minister of Environment. Should it go to anyone else, and who should it be from? I need to fact check with my contact in Ducks Unlimited, but expect we should have a final draft in a couple of days. Anyone with feedback for me should

Wetlands Planning

2009-11-27T05:50:00.001-07:00

From: Ed Anderson For your general interest here are the websites of the two organizations that are objecting to the wetlands policy proposals in their present form. Alberta Council of Resources http://www.acr-alberta.com/ Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers http://www.capp.ca As a matter of interest, the Alberta Chamber of Resources has as one of its

Copenhagen Prayer Fast - Very Rev Bill Phipps

2009-11-25T07:42:00.001-07:00

click on the link and scroll down to find pdf documents 1. Bill's Prayer Fast Schedule - please join him if you can 2. A handout suitable for use as a bulletin insert 3. A letter sent by Bill to political representatives Copenhagen Prayer Fast Info

Calgary Jewish Community Council

2009-11-25T07:08:00.001-07:00

http://www.jewishcalgary.org/index.aspx?page=1

CBC news link to wetlands legislation story

2009-11-25T06:59:00.001-07:00

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/11/22/edmonton-water-management-wetlands-policy.html

Strong Public Witness Division Notes

2009-11-24T19:25:00.002-07:00

Strong Public Witness Division Foothills Presbytery Nov 24, 2009 held at Strathmore United Church Meeting Notes For Information Only 1. KAIROS – Ron encouraged us to attend the free social justice film festival held in and around Calgary called Marde Loop Film Festival. Information and free newsletter available at http://www.justicefilmfestival.ca/ Also, KAIROS is holding an energy

SPW Division Donation (Gift Giving) Guide

2009-11-21T09:42:00.001-07:00

Donation (Gift Giving) Guide click on the link for the pdf pamphlet and a poster to help you advertise the guide. It is designed to print as a double sided booklet - please note the printer settings before you print

United Church Social Justice Action Page

2009-11-21T09:10:00.002-07:00

check out the United Church of Canada web page for outreach and action opportunities

gift giving guide

2009-10-26T13:53:00.001-06:00

Greetings to the members of the Strong Public Witness Division of our presbytery! If you recall at our September presbytery meeting, our division agreed to produce a gift giving guide which would be made available to congregations at our November presbytery meeting. Here is the first draft of that guide. It is designed to be printed as a double sided booklet. Please have a close look at

Save our wild Salmon

2009-10-05T20:37:00.000-06:00

Check out the video on youtube sign the online letter found at http://www.adopt-a-fry.org/ and share this link with your friends and networks. Alexandra Morton calls for placing the DFO under oath and forcing it's people come clean on why they have been allowing Norwegian Fish farms to decimate B.C.'s wild salmon runs to the point where many of the runs including the once mighty Fraser River

Flu Virus Reflection

2009-09-23T23:14:00.001-06:00

Sermon prepared for Ralph Connor Memorial United Church, September 6. 2009 by Cathy Harrop and shared with the folks of Foothills Presbytery for their use in church and personal reflection. H1N1 Reflection From what I can make out…human beings are scared of getting sick. For those of you who don't know me, I am an emergency room nurse, here in

Banff Men's Conference

2009-09-23T07:03:00.002-06:00

copied from: http://www.united-church.ca/files/communications/infopac/2009april/cl_talk.pdfplease also check out information resources found at: http://www.united-church.ca/allages/adults/men/network and http://banffmen.org/Banff Men's Conference: This annual event takes place October 16–18, 2009, at the Banff Centre. Bill Blaikie is the theme speaker focusing on "Giving Voice to Our Faith."

UCCan Press Release

2009-09-23T05:49:00.001-06:00

copied from the United Church of Canada website: http://www.united-church.ca/communications/news/general/090918 Please refer to the UCCan website and related links for current information. This press release is copied here for your convenience only. The United Church of Canada Responds to Recent Media Coverage September 18, 2009 The United Church is a leader in this country and around the

SPW Meeting Notes Sept/09

2009-09-23T05:33:00.005-06:00

Strong Public Witness DivisionFoothills PresbyterySept 22/09 Canmore Meeting Notes For Information Only1. H1N1 SafetyUnderstanding that it is in community gathering places, such as churches, where cold and flu virus' are often spread, and given the current concerns around the H1N1 flu virus, it was suggested that all congregations consult with their public health department and perhaps even

Oil Sands Letter to AB Gov't

2009-06-30T07:52:00.003-06:00

NOTE: This letter will be sent from Foothills Presbytery to the addresses as shown (ref. approval at the June 09 mtng). Congregations and individuals are encouraged to also write to the Alberta government using this letter as is, or amending it to suit your preferences. Cut and paste the text into your document. Premier Ed Stelmach Office of the Premier Room 307, Legislature Building 10800 - 97th

concluding statement: Kairos delegation to tar sands

2009-06-28T19:57:00.001-06:00

Concluding Statement: KAIROS Ecumenical Delegation to the Athabasca Tar Sands. 11 June 2009 An ecumenical delegation of ten leaders from Canadian churches and church organizations, a hereditary Indigenous chief from British Columbia and partners from Ecuador and Nigeria traveled in Alberta from May 21 to 27 to learn more about the tar sands and their impacts on people and the earth. The

Hearts & Hands Stove Building Project

2009-06-10T12:30:00.003-06:00

This is the info about the next Hearts & Hands Stove Building Project received from Jan Townsend.September 20-October 3, 2009Cost approximately $3000 inclusiveProject in department of UspantanVillage to be determinedWebsite: heartshands.caContact Joan lawton 403-609-3532Please make contact by July 1stThis will be the 16th stove building group. H&H have installed 2500 stoves thus far.

Strong Public Witness June 09 Notes

2009-06-10T07:08:00.002-06:00

Strong Public Witness Division notes for June 9/09 FH Presbytery meeting at Acme, ABPresent: Ed, Mary, Ron, Dorothy, Karl, PaulaOil Sand Development: Ed drafted a letter responding to the Dec/08 provincial government report on the oil sands, “Launching Alberta’s Energy Future”. MOTION: that a copy of the letter be posted to the JustUs blog and made available to

First Nations Blanket Exercise

2009-06-09T08:02:00.002-06:00

this 'blanket exercise' was created by Kairos and modified for use within Alberta. Please consider downloading this document and using this to educate and raise awareness on First Nations Sunday, June 21. The scrolls will be posted as well.http://suchurch.ning.com/profiles/blogs/first-nations-sunday

Oilsands and ethical choices

2009-06-04T09:39:00.001-06:00

Father Raymond J. De Souza: Oilsands ethics are a sticky issue Posted: June 04, 2009, 9:00 AM by the National Post The oilsands may be back sooner than expected. Oil prices are rising from their low late last year. Labour costs are down. Steel is cheaper. And today the shareholders of

KAIROS interview with CBC

2009-05-19T07:11:00.003-06:00

Check out the CBC interview with Sarah Stratton from Kairos about the church leaders visit to the tar sands.http://www.cbc.ca/homestretch/The oil sands is not a place you would expect to see god in the spotlight. But next month a group of Alberta church leaders will be there. They are going on an "oilsands" discovery trip in Fort McMurray. Sarah Stratton is the campaign co-ordinator with KAIROS,

KAIROS Church Leaders' Delegation to Alberta Tar Sands: May 21-27 2009

2009-05-14T14:52:00.001-06:00

FROM KAIROS CANADA KAIROS Church Leaders’ Delegation to Alberta Tar Sands May 21-27 2009 On May 21, a group of seventeen Canadian church leaders, Southern partners, Indigenous leaders from Canada and KAIROS staff will head to Northern Alberta to learn more about Canada's tar sands. As part of its ongoing work on energy justice, KAIROS is coordinating a delegation of Canadian church

Water Hearing Action Alert

2009-05-08T08:48:00.001-06:00

ACTION ALERT! Share your voice let the Feds know Oil and Water don’t mix! This May the Federal government standing committee on the environment and sustainable development has launched an inquiry into Tar Sands extraction and its effects on the watershed and water quality of Athabasca/McKenzie river. They will be hearing testimony from Industry, Scientific Experts, First Nations Leadership

Social Justice Leadership Training

2009-05-01T19:48:00.001-06:00

Please post and circulate Organizing Calgary Social Justice Leadership Training Wednesday May 13th 5:30 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. Thursday May 14th 5:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Location: Temple B’nai Tikvah- 900- 47th Avenue SW, Calgary HOW TO BUILD A BROAD BASE CITIZENS ORGANIZING PROJECT This leadership institute will provide training on how to: - Develop new relationships inside and outside our

Circle of Reconciliation

2009-04-23T06:36:00.001-06:00

Circle of Reconciliation National Event Thursday June 11 2009 Promoted by Assembly of First Nations United Church of Canada Anglican Church of Canada Presbyterian Church in Canada in Calgary at Olympic Plaza 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Thursday June 11, 2009 marks the first anniversary of the apology to First Nations people by the federal government for its treatment of children,

Kairos Times, April 2009. Vol. 8, #3

2009-04-23T06:34:00.000-06:00

Kairos Times, April 2009. Vol. 8, #3. Happy Earth Day! 1. Urgent action on Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement continues 2. A voice for migrant justice leaves us, but her work lives on Government disappoints on resource extraction regulation Appreciation to the Ecumenical Task for Justice in the Americas G20 Rehabilitates IMF, marginalizes UN

FW: ACTION ALERT: Tell your MP 'vote no to the Canada-Colombia FTA'

2009-04-18T06:37:00.001-06:00

To Strong Public Witness Division reps: Please circulate amongst your congregations. Paula April 16, 2009 Dear KAIROS network and supporters, We know that this is a busy time of year, but we urgently need your ongoing support and action to stop the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA). Despite widespread and growing opposition to this agreement in Canada and Colombia,

Camp Kasota - Living into Right Relations

2009-03-23T11:41:00.001-06:00

Check out the link for the photos. You are invited to view Paula's photo album: right relations march 09 right relations march 09 camp kasota - Mar 18, 2009by Paula View Album Play slideshow I

World Water Day

2009-03-10T06:44:00.000-06:00

World Water DaySign the Tap Water pledge and check out the information and action links on the left of the page.

Kairos Times, March 2009: Vol. 8, #2

2009-03-10T06:42:00.001-06:00

Forwarded to Foothills Presbytery Strong Public Witness Division Representatives please continue to distribute through your congregations Kairos Times, March 2009: Vol. 8, #2 History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again. —Maya Angelou Take action 1) Earth Hour March 28 ... Don't forget to turn out the

Canadian Oil Sands

2009-02-21T12:10:00.001-07:00

Here is an interesting National Geographic article on the Canadian Oil Sands http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2009/03/canadian-oil-sands/kunzig-text/1 Regards, Ed

Fwd: United Action for Justice: February 2009

2009-02-21T08:40:00.001-07:00

Forward Volume 6, Number 1 • February 2009 Subscribe In This Issue: Get Involved in the United for Peace Action Initiative Learn Together with the Peace and Conflict DVD KAIROS Calls on National Leaders for a Moral Response to Economic Crisis Honour Black History in 2009 March 21: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Celebrate Earth Hour and Turn Off

Response to Bishop Bouchard's letter

2009-02-16T14:51:00.000-07:00

I have finally found the time to read Bishop Luc Bouchard's letter in detail. While I might contest some of his facts, I cannot deny the fundamental truth of his position. I do have some personal observations. Anyone who travels through the tar sands region (which I have done on many occasions) is invariably overwhelmed by the magnitude of environmental alteration caused by these

A letter from Bishop Luc Bouchard

2009-02-04T14:14:00.001-07:00

To Foothills Presbytery Strong Public Witness: http://www.dioceseofstpaul.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=135&Itemid=11 http://www.cbc.ca/canada/edmonton/story/2009/01/26/edm-cp-bishop-oilsands.html A Pastoral Letter on The Integrity of Creation and the Athabasca Oil Sands by †Luc Bouchard Bishop of St. Paul January 25th, 2009 "Faced with the widespread

Come join me at Rev. Bill Phipps on SUCh Events

2009-01-30T17:02:00.001-07:00

SUCh Events A Place to Share News and Events at Strathmore United Church Paula Ashby Paula Ashby has invited you to the event 'Rev. Bill Phipps' on SUCh Events! Come and join us on Sunday morning!

Jan 27 SPW Notes

2009-01-27T17:35:00.001-07:00

Jan 27/09 Strong Public Witness Gathering FH Presbytery– Turner Valley – Meeting Notes Present: Ron, Karl, Margaret, Jamie, Bill, Mary, Ida, Paula 1, Welcome & introductions was followed by reviewing the draft agenda 2. notes from last meeting reviewed 3. From last meeting: housing document was posted on the JustUs blog; report prepared on alternative Christmas gifts. See #6

Kairos Sunday Jan 25th

2009-01-11T22:05:00.002-07:00

http://www.kairoscanada.org/fileadmin/fe/files/PDF/WorshipReflctn/KAIROSSundayBulletinInsert08.pdf http://www.kairoscanada.org/fileadmin/fe/files/PDF/WorshipReflctn/KAIROSSunday08Liturgy.pdf http://www.kairoscanada.org/en/worship-reflections/worship/kairos-sunday/ Here are links to free, downloadable pdf worship resources for Kairos Sunday, January 25th for use with

Kairos Event in Calgary

2009-01-09T15:44:00.000-07:00

From Kairos Calgary: Attached is a poster advertising the Kairos Carbon Sabbath Initiative Workshop, Jan. 27 at St. Matthew's United. Please disperse the poster as widely as possible.Please encourage people you know to register and to attend. One item not on the poster: Ian Thomson of the national Kairos staff will resource the workshop. Note: You are receiving this email because

Holy Land Background

2009-01-09T15:20:00.003-07:00

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/08/opinion/08khalidi.html?partner=permalink&exprod=permalinkhttp://www.economist.com/opinion/displayStory.cfm?story_id=12899483&source=hptextfeatureThese links came my way. They may be of interest to folk seeking background and perspective on the current war in the Holy Land.<>< <>< <>< <>< <>< ...... ><>

strong public witness resources

2009-01-06T06:33:00.001-07:00

Check out these links for resources to support the work of social justice in our congregations: March 21 international day for the elimination of racism: http://www.united-church.ca/sales/magazines/mandate/2008/May Re-Energize Carbon Sabbath: http://www.kairoscanada.org/en/get-involved/campaign/ United Action for Justice Newsletter: http://www.united-church.ca/communications

United Action for Justice

2009-01-06T06:19:00.001-07:00

Check out the link to the United Church newsletter – United Action for Justice. Information on how to subscribe to this newsletter is included on the site. http://www.united-church.ca/files/communications/newsletters/uaj/v5n4.htm

FW: Support action and leadership on global warming!

2008-12-06T16:01:00.001-07:00

An invitation to Sign on to KYOTOplus . … see info below Blessed be, Paula From: Greenpeace Canada [mailto:mail@ems02.com] You are receiving this alert because you signed up at greenpeace.ca. Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser. Wednesday December 3,

Faithful Public Witness Division (FPW) Gathering Notes

2008-11-26T07:14:00.001-07:00

Nov 25/08 FH Presbytery Present: Helga, Lois, Bill, Sylvia, Karl, Ron, Ed, Paula, Margaret, Ida Guests: Lee, Tom 1. JustUs blog: Feedback & Suggestions (Paula to action) a. Send an invitation to join the blog via the FH presbytery email list; include instructions on how to use a blog. b.

Nov 25/08 presbytery meeting

2008-11-24T16:29:00.002-07:00

Nov 25/08 Foothills Presbytery Meeting Faithful Public Witness DivisionDraft Agenda1. Welcome and introductions2. JUSTUS blog – feedback, comments, questions, etca. http://foothills-justus.blogspot.com/ 3. Draft letter on homelessness for congregational & individual actiona. Articles from the CBC website http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2008/07/15/homeless-count.htmlb. End homelessness

affordable housing letter.docx

2008-11-23T07:47:00.000-07:00

As we ready ourselves for our Nov 25th presbytery meeting, I offer for your consideration a draft letter to our national and provincial politicians on affordable housing. Is this something you feel you can take back to your congregations for action?

For Our Mutual Reflection ...

2008-11-08T08:09:00.001-07:00

Letter to a Young Activist During Troubled Times by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D. author of Women Who Run with the Wolves Do not lose heart. We were made for these times. I have heard from so many recently who are deeply and properly bewildered. They are concerned about the state of affairs in our world right now ... Ours is a time of almost daily astonishment and often righteous rage

2008-10-03T09:44:00.002-06:00

Good morning all!Unfortunately I will be unable to attend the Kairos event this evening. Hilda and I are departing this Sundy for a three week holiday in Italy, and have much to do before we leave. I don't dare divert my attention from this schedule.In the interests of full disclosure, I must tell everyone that I spent 40 years in the Alberta oil industry before retiring. The last decade of my

Poster for tar sands forum

2008-10-01T10:34:00.000-06:00

Poster attached for the Kairos tar sands forum

PBA

2008-09-28T20:57:00.000-06:00

Hi, I received the emails. I tried to find the start and finish time for the forum. Can anyone let me know the times. Thanks Helga

Oct 3

2008-09-28T19:59:00.001-06:00

I will attend the Tar Sands session on Oct 3. Where can I get info about time and place? If anyone else is coming can be meet somewhere at the event and maybe have lunch together?Mary Shearer Ralph Connor Canmore

Faithful Public Witness

2008-09-27T08:38:00.001-06:00

Hi Paula, This is Mary Shearer from Canmore United. I wish to join the blog. I would also be interested in attendning the Kairos session on the Tar Sands on Oct 3. Mary

Faithful Public Witness

2008-09-25T18:55:00.000-06:00

Greetings! As suggested, a blog has been set up for us to continue conversations begun at our September presbytery meeting. To post to the blog, email pbashby.justus@blogger.com The blog website address is: http://foothills-justus.blogspot.com/ My notes from our gathering time together have been posted. Please add your comments and suggestions for future actions. A suggestion has

sept 23/08 meeting notes

2008-09-24T08:17:00.001-06:00

Sept 23/08 Presbytery Meeting Notes Passions and Backgrounds: Helga Price Orphanage in Tanzania supporter; women’s concerns; health care; orphan/child care Jame Bushell social justice ministry context; balance justice work with acts of mercy & compassion; children’s concerns (housing, poverty, etc) Ed Anderson learning to understand more fully the implications of social