Last week, Biblical scholar Trent Voth wrote a short post on Facebook addressing the use of the Bible by secular authorities in the US. He was willing to offer it as a blog post for the SCM! A Word on
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
Rescind the Safe Third Country Agreement! [update]
SCMers are organizing against the Safe Third Country Agreement, which allows Canada to send refugees who arrive via the USA back across the border to make their refugee claim there. The USA is not a safe harbour any more for
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
Chaplains Gathering reflection
In a significant step for ecumenical campus ministry, over 30 chaplains and religious professionals working with university students gathered for a 4 day program in May at 5 Oaks retreat centre, at the first in-person Ecumenical Chaplains gathering in several
Summer Job Posting – 2018
The Student Christian Movement of Canada is seeking a Festival, Retreat and Resource Coordinator for a summer position, available to anyone who is a student returning to fulltime study in September, between the ages of 18-30. The position is based
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.
Let Lucy Stay!
Community organizer, single mother, and advocate Lucy Francineth Granados is in detention facing deportation from Canada in a matter of days despite a public campaign for her to remain among her community in Montreal. Since four Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)