Faith in Action is a group of people from many different faith communities in Greater Victoria with a shared concern for the poor and vulnerable in our society. Our focus is to advocate for BC income assistance programs and other anti-poverty initiatives that recognize the dignity and worth of all citizens. All who share this vision of a just and sharing community are welcome to join with us.
By consultation, collaboration and consensus, Faith in Action works:
- To educate our members and faith communities about the needs of the poor.
- To provide resources, forums and venues that enable persons of faith to participate in finding creative solutions to identified problems and issues.
- To engage in an on-going conversation with all levels of government about the need to humanize the policies, services and programs that assist the poor.
- To communicate what has been learned to the news media and in the public arena.
Contact Sheila Hanna at (250) 920-3662 for more information.
Category: Outreach | Also filed under: Faith in Action |
Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives
First†Metropolitan United Church participates in KAIROS, a dynamic church-based social justice movement.
KAIROS works with its members, partners, and a cross-Canada community based network in the following areas:
- Ecological justice
- Solidarity in Canada
- Human rights and trade
- Grassroots action for global justice grounded in the local community
Visit the KAIROS in action page for program plans and annual reports. The group meets monthly from 4:00 to 5:30 pm at First Metropolitan United Church on the fourth Thursday of the month. Our interfaith meetings are a mix of guest speakers, lively discussion and refreshments.
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Category: Outreach | Also filed under: KAIROS |
Dates: Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 26 and Apr 23, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Rm 200, First Metropolitan United Church
Our film series features four timely films exploring the issues surrounding the environment and climate change:
- Jan 23: The Economics of Happiness. Far from the old institutions of power, people are starting to forge a very different future.
- Feb 27: The Dark Side of Chocolate. Is the chocolate we eat produced with the use of child labour and trafficked children? Award-winning Danish journalist decides to investigate the rumours.
- Mar 26: The Business of Gold. Documents one struggle, the resistance of the Mayan-mam people against the Canadian company, Goldcorp Inc.
- Apr 23: Schooling the World. Calls for a “deeper dialogue” between cultures, suggesting we have at least as much to learn as to teach, and that these ancient sustainable societies may harbour knowledge that is vital for our own survival.
