Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue

06/08/2026

When people are forced to leave home, hunger often follows close behind.

Ahead of World Refugee Day, Canadian Foodgrains Bank is hosting a webinar to help us better understand the connection between forced migration and food security, and how Christians can respond with compassion, prayer, giving, learning, and advocacy.
World Renew’s Jon Self will be joining as a panelist, along with Canadian Foodgrains Bank and member staff, to share how communities around the world are responding to hunger and displacement.

Join us on June 17 at 7PM EST as we learn together and consider how we can support people forced to flee their homes.

Register through the post below.

BC, YT – 4:00 p.m. AB, NT – 5:00 p.m....

06/05/2026

There is room at the table for people who care about hunger, justice, and the future of food.

This October, Canadian Foodgrains Bank is gathering adults from across Canada for Hunger on the Hill, an advocacy training event in Ottawa focused on global food security, conflict, climate change, and meaningful action.

Applications are open until June 21.

Find the application link in the post below.

05/28/2026

05/20/2026

Do you know a young person passionate about peace and social justice?

Model Youth Justice 2026 is an empowering weekend opportunity happening August 7-9 at Hidden Acres Retreat Centre in New Hamburg, Ontario. Designed for youth ages 15 to 30, this event features unique experiential justice activities combined with classic camp experiences like rock climbing, swimming, and campfires.

Individual youth, youth groups, and supporting adults of all faiths and worldviews are welcome to join this community.

Register today or share this opportunity with your network. Learn more: https://loom.ly/qg0CnZk

Pay here by credit card or send funds by e-transfer to: [email protected] Your memo must include your 1) full name and 2) "Model Youth Justice". 3) Please send a copy of the e-transfer confirmation to [email protected] to complete registration.

05/07/2026

Food is never just food. It is tied to dignity, belonging, and the wellbeing of our communities.

Join us on May 12 at 7:30 PM EST for Beyond the Headlines: Food Justice, a thoughtful conversation hosted by World Renew, Thrive, and the Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue.

This session will explore some of the stories we tell about hunger, the deeper systems that shape food insecurity, and how people of faith can respond with compassion, justice, and hope.

We’re grateful to learn from:

Karen Ahrens, U.S. Policy Manager, Alliance to End Hunger
Andrew McNamee, International Policy Manager, Alliance to End Hunger
Paul Hagerman, Director of Public Policy, Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Joe Elkerton, Director, Indigenous Christian Fellowship

Hosted by Jodi Koeman, Public Engagement & Coalition Building Manager, World Renew.

Register ➡️ worldrenew.ca/events

05/07/2026

72,514 voices for debt justice have reached Parliament! Check out this post to learn more.

72,514 voices for debt justice have reached Parliament.

After 16 months of education, mobilization and advocacy, the Turn Debt into Hope Canadian Coalition symbolically delivered petition signatures calling on Canada to support the cancellation of unjust sovereign debt and urgent reforms to the global financial system.

Read all about it and urge your MP to advocate for debt justice: https://kairoscanada.org/coalition-delivers-72514-signatures-for-debt-justice-to-parliament

05/06/2026

Join us for our next “Beyond the Headlines” session as we dig into the stories we’ve been told—and continue to tell—about hunger and food insecurity, and how those narratives shape our response.

Register here! https://loom.ly/_X5Z5Dk

Join us for our next “Beyond the Headlines” session as we dig into the stories we’ve been told—and continue to tell—about hunger and food insecurity, and how those narratives shape our response.

Register here! https://loom.ly/_X5Z5Dk

World Renew CRC Do Justice

05/02/2026

EARLY BIRD EXTENDED!

We have some exciting news! We are extending the Early Bird rate for Healing Hearts, Transforming Nations by two more weeks.

You now have until May 15 to secure your spot for just $400.

This is a four-day immersive journey that provides the practical tools and spiritual depth needed to lead true reconciliation in your church and community. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to commit to this transformational opportunity, this is it!

Don't miss the chance to save while preparing for a week that will change the way you approach justice and community.

Register by May 15 to save: tinyurl.com/yj972wxe

Please reach out if you have any questions.

04/28/2026

We’re on Parliament Hill today!

Cindy Stover, Justice Mobilizer, joined KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives and partners to deliver 70k+ signatures calling for Global Debt Justice.

It’s time to prioritize people and the planet over profit.

04/28/2026

CRC ministries will soon launch a new webinar series on learning, discerning, and acting for biblical justice.