Forum for Intercultural Leadership and Learning

04/30/2026

Have you heard of NATI-RETI? Have you wondered, “Where now for Visible Justice”? Are you a theological student, scholar practitioner, ecumenical leaders looking for an immersive study experience? Are you a denominational leader, professor, mentor, or person who otherwise supports the leadership and theological formation of emerging ecumenicists? Next Wednesday, join us for an informational panel co-hosted by the National Council of Churches in the USA. We will be discussing the upcoming first ever NATI-RETI, North American-Turtle Island Regional Ecumenical Theological Institute.

Find more at nati-reti-2026.org
Register here To the webinar → https://bit.ly/NATIRETIWebinar

Join for an information session on the upcoming Regional Ecumenical Theological Institute jointly presented by the Canadian Council of Churches and the National Council of Churches USA.

04/07/2026

To ensure applicants have sufficient time to prepare their materials and to support diverse and equitable recruitment, the application deadline for participants has been extended.

Applications for NATI-RETI may be submitted no later than May 31st. Accepted participants will now hear back mid-June.

Preference will be given to those within the ages of 21-35, but all emerging ecumenists and scholars are welcome to apply. We are excited about the applications that have come through thus far, and look forward to those who will apply in this extended period.

Apply now at nati-reti-2026.org!

Photo Credit Slide 1 : Marcelo Schneider/WCC, October 20, 2025. Photo credit Slide 2: David Montealegre/WCC, October 14, 2025.

12/23/2025

Join Us!

Do you want to support ecumenical theological education and intercultural leadership development and ministry learning in Canada and globally? Position Vacancy: Research and Program Assistant, Forum for Intercultural Leadership and Learning We are seeking a Research and Program Assistant to play a v...

12/23/2025

Discover an alternative approach to your ministry and advocacy efforts. Engage Different! DUIM Program is designed to support you and provide an intercultural experience that can positively transform how you conduct your ministry and advocacy work.

Register Now for our British Columbia program. More info in the link.
https://www.interculturalleadership.ca/engage-difference-feb-2026-british-columbia/

09/30/2025

“In the long history of the relationship of Indigenous Peoples in Canada with other Canadians, it is painfully clear that we, as Christian communities, have often fallen short of living the love and service of Jesus.

As Christian communities we take seriously the challenge of reconciliation, to deepen bonds of friendship and solidarity, to strive to “walk together” in the present and future, and to consult with you about how we can take that journey together.

May the Creator who sees all and knows what is truly in our hearts bring us together in mutual respect and friendship.”

Read The Canadian Council of Churches’ full expression of Reconciliation at justiceandpeace.ca



« La longue histoire de la relation entre les peuples autochtones du Canada avec les autres Canadiens nous montre avec une douloureuse évidence que trop souvent, en tant que communautés chrétiennes, nous n’avons pas su vivre l’amour et le service de Jésus.

À titre de communautés chrétiennes, nous nous engageons à relever le défi de la réconciliation, à resserrer nos liens d’amitié et de solidarité, à nous efforcer de « marcher main dans la main », aujourd’hui et demain, et à voir avec vous comment nous pouvons entreprendre ensemble ce cheminement.

Puisse le Créateur, lui qui voit tout et qui sait ce qui est véritablement en nos cœurs, nous rapprocher dans le respect mutuel et l’amitié. »

Lisez l’expression de réconciliation du conseil canadien des églises à justiceandpeace.ca

09/22/2025

Join us in Ontario this November 2025 for our next DUIM!
See facebook event for more details! 😊
https://tinyurl.com/DUIM2025Facebook

09/19/2025

TGIF!! A big thank you to all of you who attended our webinar this past Monday! Was so great to see new and familiar faces. For all those who couldn't attend, you can watch the recording on Youtube — Feel free to share!

Stay curious, ask questions, and engage difference! 💁‍♀️🐋

On September 15, 2025, the Forum for Intercultural Leadership and Learning (FILL) of the Canadian Council of Churches hosted this webinar to explore how ques...

09/04/2025

Join us on Monday, September 15 from 3:00-4:00pm (ET) for a lively discussion on Diversity & Belonging in Canadian Churches: The Hidden Dynamics of Power & Privilege.

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.office.com/r/W3k5nMdec4

You will receive a Zoom link and invitation upon registration.

08/15/2025

Our next Engage Difference! will be Ontario this November 10-14, 2025!

Engage Difference! It’s not just a workshop; it’s an interactive journey designed to equip ministry leaders and community members with practical tools for fostering cultural relevance, understanding, and awareness.

Learn more and register now: https://www.interculturalleadership.ca/engage-difference-nov-2025-jacksons-point-ontario/

Please help us spread the word and share this PDF with your friends, ministry partners, and any fellow leaders: https://ploughshares.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/CCCDocuments/EY9i5pO8R1RKvLeuwqv2SGEBnIb1iamRCejp_2hoNJTUDA?e=RG9RnF

07/22/2025

Understanding that theology is always and already *cultural* transforms intercultural ministry from a "nice-to-have" add-on to an essential theological practice. But how do we cultivate the humility necessary for genuine encounters across difference while celebrating the rich diversity of Christian expression across cultures?

Read more in our recent FILL newsletter: http://bit.ly/44GOxNu