As part of the United Nations Decade for People of African Descent, the United Church of Canada is convening a free webinar on Anti-Black Racism and Afrophobia in the Canadian Context. October 1, 2018, 9:30–11 a.m. ET. Register here For
Study Guide Released: Biblical Experiments in Decolonization
The Student Christian Movement of Canada, in partnership with Mennonite Church Canada, has released a new Study Guide to aid groups in ‘Biblical Experiments in Decolonization’. Can you form a small group to explore this new book? Unsettling the Word: Biblical
Mexico Conference: Migratory Theology
Ecumenical Gathering Migratory Theology: Faith and Displacement Date: October 24 – 26, 2018 Location: Mexico City, Mexico As a part of our WSCF Advocacy and Solidarity Program, we are committed to establishing venues of open dialogue about migration and issues
The Cloud of Unknowing
The Cloud of Unknowing Reflections on a strange encounter and the theological thoughts that followed… “Do you read the Bible?” asked the stranger in front of me. Odd questions from random strangers are a regular facet of my life given
Honour Peacemakers
My Peace Wall I learned about Sister Norma Pimentel this week. Sister Norma is the executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley and I listened to an interview in which she was responding to the horrific separation
A Word on Romans 13…
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