Did you know that September 30, Orange Shirt Day, is one of the days being considered as a national holiday? Call to Action #80 of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission reads: We call upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples,
Spirit Pride: Vancouver, BC
“Queerness, and our capacity to find God within it, is exactly the thing which begins the revolution of our vibrant, colourful, everyday lives.” – Vivian Gietz For one weekend in July I was honoured to attend Spirit Pride: An LGBT
Robert Brukner Funeral
Robert Brukner January 6, 1967 – June 30, 2018 Robert Gerard Brukner passed away surrounded by his family on June 30th, 2018 after a short and fierce fight with cancer at the age of 51. Loving father of Christopher and Thomas and
Meet Jordan, 2018 Summer Student
We’re thrilled to introduce the summer student hired as part of the Canada Summer Jobs program! Jordan Sandrock is working for SCM over the summer. In the fall, they’ll be heading back to the University of Ottawa for the last
Toronto SCM Generations Gathering – June 24
On Pride Sunday, June 24, 2018, relax and refuel, reflect and remember with the Student Christian Movement. We invite you to join students, alumni, and friends at this intergenerational gathering to celebrate SCM’s work at the University of Toronto and
World Council of Churches turns 70 – Call for Articles
Are you a young theologian or researcher into ecumenism? (late 30s!) To mark its 70th anniversary in 2018, the World Council of Churches is seeking articles from students of theology, younger theologians and early career researchers for a special issue
In Pursuit of Justice – June 22 Event
Are you passionate in the pursuit of justice? How do we sustain a movement to tackle generational issues? We are looking for young adults who are integrating justice work and spirituality to participate in an evening conversation: In Pursuit of Justice.
Why I Wrote the Bible Study
I was wondering if you might be available to write a Bible study for Black History Month? ‘There’s no way I can do this’ was my first thought. Me, a white guy, from England? What do I know about Black
Food for Thought – Transfigurations
Food for Thought – Transfigurations Written and performed by Peterson Toscano, director Samuel Neff, March 2017. Screening at Bloor St United, February 13, 2018. Pancakes, scripture and conversations were all to be enjoyed with the SCM on Pancake Day, 2018.
Job Postings! Feb ’18
Some more great opportunities to do good work with good people – and get paid for it! In addition, keep an eye out for the Canada Summer Jobs ads that will be coming out in the next few months –