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Jesus Will Disturb for OUR Peace

Posted: December 25, 2020

“For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 15 by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself

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Justice Prayers - A Prayer for Christmas Vision in 2020

Posted: December 22, 2020

Merry Christmas from the Center for Public Dialogue and the Office of Social Justice as you reflect on joy during the fourth week of advent. 

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True Community is Uncomfortable Community

Posted: December 21, 2020

In light of all that is 2020 – racial tension, a pandemic, police brutality, economic collapse [insert your own] – a well-organized tent city was established in Edmonton.

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Messy Noetic Spaces

Posted: December 18, 2020

“The metaphor for love is Arishi*”. I heard this beautiful line in my leadership masters class recently, and it resonated deeply. Arishi means, ‘to speak mutually’.

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Justice Prayers - December 16th 2020

Posted: December 16, 2020

 “So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness.

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Searching for Hope

Posted: December 14, 2020

I am angry and I am unsure why. I was pleased by the election of Joe Biden’s defeat over the current president.

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Once it is Gone, it is Gone

Posted: December 11, 2020

 Once it is gone, it is gone. If a child breaks a toy or if you inadvertently burn a letter to you from your grandmother, it is gone. It doesn’t come back.

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Justice Prayers - December 9th 2020

Posted: December 9, 2020

This week may you be filled with shalom as you reflect on the peace advent candle.  “The Lord gives his people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace.”  - Psalm 29:11

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On Chickens and Sustainability

Posted: December 7, 2020

I tramped out into our backyard, wearing thick rubber boots, with my arms full of leftover food.

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Socially Conscious Gifts for a Social Distanced Christmas

Posted: December 4, 2020

It’s a difficult task to find meaningful, ethical gifts at the best of times, and now for most of us the pandemic realities of 2020 have added even more challenging hurdles to Christmas shopping.

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