SCM Ottawa in partnership with the Max and Tessie Zelikovitz Centre for Jewish Studies is hosting a film screening at Carleton University to explore marginalized gender and sexuality identities within the Navaho, Jewish, Muslim, and Christian traditions. Feb 1-4, 2016.
Open Mic Night: Jesus, Justice & Me – March 9!
In anticipation of Easter, join us for a night of poetry, music, spoken word and stories on the theme of ‘Jesus, Justice & Me’ Sign up starts at 7pm. Share your thoughts, doubts, affirmations and hopes in your performance! We
Cahoots Festival June 9-12, 2016!
Friends! Please plan to join us at Kenesserie Camp from June 9-12 for another Cahoots festival of Faith, Social Justice and DIY! Tickets will open March 1st. We’ll continue the growing tradition of radical, ecumenical and inclusive learning and play, rooted
From a Small Place
In this season of Advent, as I was reflecting on my year, a man in Colorado walked into a Planned Parenthood health clinic with a gun and shot three people. As Robert Lewis Dear walked into the clinic, I imagined
We Shall Overcome! A Peace Vigil to Shut Down Stewart Detention Centre
Ashley Russell is an SCM Board Member and SCM Ottawa member. In November, SCM sent Ashley to Colombus, Georgia to attend the annual School of the Americas (SOA Watch) Convergence. These are her reflections on the trip. We Shall Overcome! A
2015 Highlights!
– Organized the second Annual Cahoots Faith, Justice and DIY Festival. The gathering brought together 150 people from 10 denominations, with 30 workshops, music and arts – Launched SCM resources such as the Migrant Justice Devotional and Feminist Devotional –
8 Reasons to Give to the SCM this Advent!
We would be humbled and joyful if you DONATED: 1- We challenge the Christian tradition by asking questions rather than giving nice pre-packaged answer 2- We support students and young adults to think critically of their faith 3- We welcome