June 2021 - Page 2

In this issue: Former hostage James Loney writes a letter to a fellow Canadian in prison; Meet Theo Robinson, one of the Anglican Church of Canada’s first transgender priests; A look at how the town famous for “The Beachcombers” is fighting climate change. Scroll down for more content from this edition. Want to read everything from our magazine? You can subscribe here.

Rachel Ricketts on spirituality’s essential place in activism

by Julie McGonegal

The author and advocate says we can't fix racism with solely our minds

Canada new comers United Church Montreal City Mission

How this interfaith program helps new Canadians thrive

by Glynis Ratcliffe

Montreal City Mission's Maa'n/Ensemble works to build bridges between faith communities and newcomers

Uyghurs United Church

The Uyghurs are being ethnically cleansed in northern China. Why aren’t we doing more?

by Christopher White

A minister calls out the United Church for their silence on what he sees as a genocide

Editor Jocelyn Bell. (Photo: Regina Garcia)

How you can help us improve literacy in prisons

by Jocelyn Bell

Studies show that inmates who gain literacy and numeracy skills while incarcerated better reintegrate into society

Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter

Oshawa mayor has personal tie to new homelessness pilot project

by Julie McGonegal

Dan Carter's lived experiences have made him committed to finding solutions to social issues