Canadian Church Denominations Online Church denominational web sites in Canada provided by GENERATIONS. http://www.generations.on.ca/churches-online.htm
Extractions: Obituaries Genealogy Family History Genealogy Articles ... Churches We have listed various Canadian church denominations that offer online church information. If you belong to a church denomination that is not listed below, please use our contact page to inform us of your church denomination, church web address and a contact person, and we will gladly include your church on the following list. Anglican Church of Canada Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto The Vatican Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada ... Worldwide Church of God Canada Online
BLUE SKIES: Ukrainian Canadian Pioneer Days Ukrainian canadian pioneer days are celebrated in this homepage which features the humble churches built by hardy Ukrainian immigrants at the turn of the century. http://home.echo-on.net/~nemmer/index.html
Extractions: On September 7, 1891, Wasyl Elyniak and Ivan Pylypiw stepped off the steamship 'Oregon' in Quebec and thus began the mass migration of Ukrainians to Canada. They came to Canada to inspect the new lands about which they had heard so many favourable rumours. They were pleased to discover that Canada had no peasants or gentry, all men were equal. They also discovered that a quarter section of land, one hundred and sixty acres, could be had for the unbelievably low price of ten dollars. They felt like they'd hit the jackpot! Ivan returned to Ukraine to get their families while Wasyl remained in Canada to work. Unfortunately, Ivan was thrown in jail for "agitating" the villagers to emigrate to Canada. In 1892, while Ivan was in jail, a group consisting of family and friends made the trip to Canada. They settled in Edna, Alberta, which became the first Ukrainian settlement in Canada. Ivan being thrown in jail and negative propoganda about Canada spread by the landlords put a damper on thoughts of emigration and only a trickle of Ukrainians came to Canada over the next few years. However, the problems which had led the Ukrainians to seek a new land to which they could emigrate remained. Soon another man took up their cause. In the summer of 1895, Dr. Joseph Oleskiw, a professor from Galicia, Ukraine, visited Canada. He met with Canadian federal authorities and paved the way for a vastly expanded migration of Ukrainians to Canada. The following year over 1200 of "Oleskiw's settlers" arrived in Canada. They joined their countrymen in Edna and also settled in the Stuartburn and Dauphin areas of Manitoba.
Extractions: ELCIC Directory Links The following churches and communities have an organized expression in Canada. Some are distinctively Canadian while others are trans-national (eg: USA and Canada) or international (eg: global). "CCC" indicates membership in the Canadian Council of Churches . If you have news of an appropriate link for this page, kindly drop a note to Mary Krieger [ e-mail ] (web curator). Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church Association of Free Lutheran Congregations (AFLC) USA (CCC) Baptist General Conference of Canada Byzantine Catholic Church in America Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCC) Holy See (Vatican) Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches Canadian Council of Churches Christ Catholic Church International (Global) Christian Catholic Rite of Community Churches Christian Church - Disciples of Christ Christian Episcopal Church of Canada (per Saint Saviour's Anglican Church, Richmond, BC)
Canadian District, Moravian Church In North America Official website for Moravian churches in Canada, including congregations in Alberta and in Toronto and the Labrador mission. Background information, contacts. http://www.moravian.ca/
Canadian Evangelical Christian Churches canadian organization that is training and equipping men and women into ministry. Includes an overview, vision statement, list of doctrines, credentials and contact details. http://www.cecconline.com/
Extractions: The General Conference of the Canadian Evangelical Christian Churches warmly welcomes you to the most dynamic, vibrant, and growing emerging church movement in Canada. CECC believes that every Christian has what it takes to impact and revolutionize the 21st-century church, and make a big difference in this world. We would like to show you how as you prayerfully consider our organization to be your family-oriented church body, and then get ready to experience the exciting opportunities that CECC has to offer those who seek God`s will for their lives.... ARE YOU CALLED TO MINISTRY?
Extractions: Contact an MCC Metropolitan Community Churches [MCCs] were created in 1968 as a way of providing an environment where homosexual Christians could freely worship God and grow in their spiritual journeys. MCC created an environment where all people are accepted, affirmed, and celebrated because of who they are (children of God in infinite variety) and not in spite of an aspect of who they are (such as their sexual orientation). Having experienced personally the tragedy of ignorant and insensitive treatment by those who would shun us as being unworthy, we have become sensitive to the needs of all oppressed peoples or minorities (whether visible or not) and have therefore developed a framework for ourselves which embraces our sexuality - everyone's sexuality - celebrates uniqueness, and strives for inclusivity in all its dimensions. The services we offer (see below) are specially - but not exclusively - geared to people in the gay, bisexual, lesbian and transsexual community. As unique as we feel we are, we are in the end a Christian church which is struggling to understand and follow God's will. In that quest, we are not unique but in some areas we seem to be uniquely successful. So we see ourselves as being here for a long time (since many churches are finding it so difficult to embrace gay and bisexual persons and minister to those with AIDS.) The road we are travelling will be walked by many many people, both gay and non-gay - and we very much welcome that. We started by dealing with gay issues and now we are dealing with God issues that are so exciting in this church. We are not in MCC to become isolated from other churches, nor are we in MCC until there is someplace else to go, we are on a spiritual journey that is trying to faithfully integrate our life experiences in this world and our growing vision (revelation) of God's will for us.
Extractions: by Sheldon Kirshner, The Kirshner File, The Canadian Jewish News , April 23, 1998 Irving Abella and Harold Troper, in their landmark book None is Too Many , claimed that Canadian churches practised silence as Canada callously closed its doors to Jewish refugees during the 1930s and 1940s. How true is this accusation? In How Silent were the Churches? Canadian Protestantism and the Jewish Plight During the Nazi Era (Wilfred Laurier University Press), Alan Davies and Marilyn Nefsky sift through the evidence and reach similar conclusions. Davies, an ordained United Church minister, is a professor of religion at the University of Toronto, while Nefsky teaches sociology and religion at the University of Lethbridge. Their book, a fair and balanced examination of Canada's Protestant sects, is based on official documents. The United Church, the largest Protestant denomination, deplored anti-Semitism in Germany, and its leaders attended rallies to protest Nazi outrages, particularly Kristallnacht. But as a "religious community," the United Church was not only silent, but condoned conversionary efforts aimed at Jews. And one of its leading liberals, Claris Silcox, a champion of Jewish refugees, favored Jewish quotas in Canadian medical schools.
Ccsb.ca - Canadian Convention Of Southern Baptists Official web site. History, directory of local churches, statement of faith, constitution, FAQs, information on denominational ministries. http://www.ccsb.ca/
Extractions: CCSB Foundation .news stand SBC president Bobby Welch issues spiritual S.O.S. GULFPORT, Miss. (BP)While touring Mississippi's storm-ravaged Gulf Coast, Southern Baptist Convention President Bobby Welch called the destruction and devastation left by Hurricane Katrina "the most grievous loss of humanity and the most horrific obliteration of property imaginable in recent history." "In fact, you can't even imagine it," said Welch, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Daytona Beach, Fla. "Despite the best efforts of the news media, it's impossible to sense the confusion, observe the destruction, smell the stench, hear the cries, dry the tears, clothe the threadbare, as well as hug and feed the hurting and hungry unless you're here," Welch told Baptist Press. Welch toured the stricken area Sept. 1-2. "This is a disaster of biblical proportion, and it demands a biblical response now," he said. "How can I be more explicit? This situation is dire it's an ongoing emergency. "So I'm urgently calling upon and desperately pleading with our 16 million Southern Baptists and their 43,000 churches to heed the call of the Gospel right now."
BBC News | AMERICAS | Canadian Natives Sue Churches Five native Indians are seeking compensation on behalf of thousands of children who suffered abuse at churchrun schools in the province of Ontario. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/798264.stm
Extractions: By Lee Carter in Toronto Five native Indians in Canada have launched a lawsuit seeking compensation on behalf of thousands of children who suffered abuse at church-run schools in the province of Ontario. Between the 1930s and the 1970s, native Indian children were sent to the schools that were run by churches in an attempt to assimilate them into Christian non-native society. The plaintiffs, who attended residentials schools in northern Ontario, are seeking damages for many alleged abuses, both physical and sexual. The suit claims damages totalling more than US$8bn. It has now been well documented that many native Indian children suffered appalling treatment at these schools with the abuse ranging from rapes to electric shock treatment as punishment to beatings and solitary confinement. Suppressing native culture Expressions of native culture were frequently and routinely punished. The lawsuit names Ontario's Roman Catholic, Anglican, United and Presbyterian churches, which ran the schools under a mandate set out by the Canadian government.
FEBC Canada Official web site of one of the largest canadian evangelical denominations. Includes history, doctrinal position, ministry plan, a searchable directory of local churches, and information on overseas missions. http://www.fellowship.ca/
Extractions: Special Fellowship Offer! Web Site Updates July 22 Online Directory of Pastors and Churches updated June 13 Latest Baptist Builders Fund appeal added Jun 16 New Group Benefit Rates added Mar 31 Fall Projects added to Baptist QuickBuild Mar 31 Letters from Terry Cuthbert and Brian Baxter added to Office of the President Mar 24 Convention 2005 info added Upcoming Events Oct 31 -
Christian Host Master - Hosting And Free Hosting Services Discounted web hosting for Christian churches, organizations, and charities. Free accounts include 25 MB of web space, 300 MB of transfers, and ASP page support. http://www.ChristianHostMaster.com/
Canadian Cathedrals A shared domain for Cathedral churches in Canada. http://ogs.net/cathedral.ca/
Kathco Fundraising Programs Fundraising programs for canadian schools, sports clubs, churches and charities. Chocolates, gifts, candies, seasonal and non seasonal programs. http://www.kathco.com
New Apostolic Church Philippines Part of New Apostolic Church International, served by canadian missionaries. Has over 1000 local churches. Introduction to the work in the Philippines, how to get in contact, photo gallery, summary of beliefs. http://www.nac-philippines.org/
Canadian Relocation Systems, Mississauga, Ontario Guide for people moving to Mississauga with a wide variety of categories of information including city services, churches, shopping, statistics and moving tips. http://relocatecanada.com/mississauga/index.html
Extractions: E-mail: info@relocatecanada.com Welcome to CRS Mississauga, the Online Guide for people Relocating or Moving to Mississauga, organized by Categories of interest from A rts to W eather. You don't have to browse the Web; we have done it for you. MISSISSAUGA BRIEF: Mississauga Canada's sixth largest city and one of the fastest growing, Mississauga is home to 585,000 people. A well-managed, debt-free city, Mississauga has become the preferred location for technology-driven companies in Eastern Canada. It is a major business centre within the Greater Toronto Area with 9,730 businesses, widely diversified in manufacturing, distribution and business services. As well, there are approximately 9,000 retail businesses. As one of the most affluent cities in the Golden Horseshoe, Mississauga has very high standards in education, policing, fire and other emergency services, well-maintained roads, excellent housing and recreational facilities. The City is home to public and private art galleries, community theatre groups, Meadowvale Theatre, Stage West Theatre Restaurant and the state-of-the-art Living Arts Centre.
Extractions: "It is concerning precisely this federation, the OPC, that an explosion of articles and letters has appeared in church magazines of the Canadian Reformed Churches in the last two decades. Synods inevitably find themselves confronted with appeals and letters concerning the OPC, and more and more pages in the Acts of Synods attest to a scrutinizing spotlight on the OPC To one who has only recently placed his roots in the Canadian Reformed Churches, and hence somewhat ignorant about developments in the North American ecclesiastical scene, the amount of discussion concerning the OPC was a little perplexing. Why all the attention?" - excerpt from the Introduction This paper was initially prepared as a paper in April 1995 for a church history course at the Theological College of the Canadian Reformed Churches. Minor revisions were made in March 1998 to incorporate developments prior to the convening of General Synod Fergus in May 1998. It aims to help come to a greater understanding of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church by examining its roots and history. It gives special attention to its ecumenical contacts with other Reformed Churches, especially the development in its relationship with the Canadian Reformed Churches. May it serve in giving us a greater understanding of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, and an eye for the Lords work in her history.
Welcome! Staff, news, events, prayer calendar, and directories for this international Conference of churches located in North Dakota and two provinces of Canada. Includes three Associations canadian, Eastern, and Missouri Valley. http://www.npcucc.org/
Extractions: United Church of Christ The Northern Plains Conference of the United Church of Christ is the denomination's only international conference. There are 60 local churches (with over 6,000 baptized members) located in North Dakota and two provinces of Canada. The conference is multi-racial, multi-cultural, multi-lingual and multi-national. Five nations (USA, Canada, Arikara, Hidatsa, and Mandan) are served by the conference. The conference has three Associations: Canadian, Eastern and Missouri Valley. The conference is served by Conference Minister Dr. Wade Schemmel. The Northern Plains Conference is located in the West Central Region of the United Church of Christ. The United Church of Christ is a denomination formed in 1957 of Christian, Congregational, Evangelical and Reformed churches whose roots are deep in both European and American religious history. Telephone FAX Office location 1220 E Highland Acres Rd., Bismarck, ND 58501
Extractions: ur churches are relatively new to the North American continent in that the first Canadian Reformed church was instituted in 1950 and the first American Reformed Church in 1955. In spite of our relatively brief presence here, we have a long history that goes back to Europe, to Asia, to Israel and to the very beginnings of time. Naturally, we do not have the space here to deal with that entire history, but a few highlights are of importance. ike almost every church in North America, our roots go back to Europe. As a Protestant church we trace our roots to the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century. During that time, men such as Martin Luther in Germany, Ulrich Zwingli in Switzerland, John Calvin in France and Switzerland and John Knox in Scotland were used by God to bring the church back to the obedience of the Word of God. he Reformation impacted on many different parts of Europe, including the Netherlands from which our immediate roots come. There, in what are sometimes called the Low Countries, the cause of the Reformation made great inroads and led to the establishment of a vigorous Reformed church life. Over time, these Reformed churches came under attack repeatedly from various quarters and this led to some significant events and developments.