Truth & Reconciliation: Calls to Action for Seminary and Church
Tuesday, November 8, 1:30 – 4:30pm
The truth and reconciliation commission made 94 calls to action. Focusing on specific calls to action, we will learn how seminary curricula are incorporating specific calls and also hear how congregations are implementing them. Presenters:
- Jonathan Hamilton Diablo, Co-Chair of University of Toronto Task Force on Truth and Reconciliation; Director, Aboriginal Student Services; Coordinator, Council of Aboriginal Initiatives First Nations House
- The Rev. Susan Samuel, member Healing and Reconciliation Advisory committee PCC (2002-12); Presbyterian rep at the KAIROS Indigenous Rights Circle
- Joyce Johnston and Sheila Robson from Cape Croker reserve
The Rev. Bob Geddes, Moderator
Doctor Assisted Death, Part 2 (follow up from RENEW 2015)
Wednesday, November 9, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Beginning with a legal update on current legislation, a panel will explore questions from a Reformed theological perspective and consider the issues with which clergy and pastoral visitors struggle in providing care. Resources:
- John Woods, VP Strategic Initiatives, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Hamilton
- The Rev. Dr. Christine O’Reilly, Minister, Thedford Presbyterian Church
- The Rev. Dr. John Vissers, Director of Academic Programs and Professor of Historical Theology, Knox College
The Rev. John Henderson, Moderator
Lois Stewart Klempa Memorial Inaugural Lecture:
Insights from the Middle East
Wednesday, November 9, 2:00 – 4:00pm
The Rev. Ian Ross-McDonald, General Secretary, Life and Mission Agency of the PCC, will present his observations and reflections on his recent visit to the Middle East.
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