We need the waters
Autumn Peltier, age 15, in a speech to the United Nations September, 2019. “It all started by learning why people couldn’t drink the water on Ontario indigenous lands. I was… Read More »We need the waters
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Niigaani-gichigami: Gratitude Walk and Festival, June 16th
Friday, June 16th,
6pm Sherbourne Waterfront
7pm BBQ St. James Park, King and Church St.
We would be honoured to have your presence amongst us in prayer and witness as we seek to come together as a diverse community to acknowledge our interdependence on one another, our faith traditions, the land, and the water we live on. This festival is interfaith and intends to express gratitude for Lake Ontario (Niigaani-gichigami in Anishnawbe, Ontario is the Huron-Wendat name). The June 16th Gratitude Walk and Festival will begin with Loreen Blu Waters opening us in a water ceremony, followed by prayers and songs offered by different faith leaders.Read More »Niigaani-gichigami: Gratitude Walk and Festival, June 16th
Many Waters
Here are a few excerpts from our recent Sunday gathering: Many Waters. Come, launch the light canoe; The breeze is fresh and strong: The summer skies are blue, And ’tis… Read More »Many Waters
Walking Taddle Creek @ Church of the Holy Trinity
When: Saturday, April 29 at 10:45 AM Meet: Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Square As part of our exploration of the land we are a part of and… Read More »Walking Taddle Creek @ Church of the Holy Trinity
A sip of ancient water
March 19, 2017; Holy Trinity. Exodus 17: 1-7; John 4: 5-42 I’m sharing this image today by Issac Murcdoch on the pulpit in gratitude and respect to all the water… Read More »A sip of ancient water
becoming part of the land
As part of our ongoing work and hope for reconciliation with indigenous people, we realise that we need to change our understanding of who we are and to whom we… Read More »becoming part of the land
“Water is the blood that flows through this wounded body”
A reflection on Water For Ecumenical Good Friday,Church of the Holy Trinity, March 25 2016 Who lives the pain of Good Friday in our time? Communities of Pimicikamak /Cross Lake,… Read More »“Water is the blood that flows through this wounded body”
“I thirst…” Ecumenical Good Friday Walk
2016 TORONTO GOOD FRIDAY WALK TO FOCUS ON WATER Jesus’ cry from the cross, “I am thirsty,” is the impetus for this year’s Ecumenical Good Friday Walk for Justice in… Read More »“I thirst…” Ecumenical Good Friday Walk