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While reflecting on the gospel of Friday, November 18th, the same day the United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP27) was scheduled to close, parallels became apparent. |
“My house shall be a house of prayer,
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“My house shall be a house of prayer.” Indigenous Peoples understand this in the beauty, abundance and inherent goodness of all creation, the fullness of the natural world all around us, of which we are a part. By embracing Laudato Si’ many more are reminded that our faith understands this too; that the great gift of a planet full of life is sacred, in all aspects, and we as part of it are sacred too. |
The God who created the universe out of nothing can also intervene in this world and overcome every form of evil. Injustice is not invincible. LS 74 |
But people of faith are finding ways to steer us back to healthy relations with our planet home and with each other. We are finding ways to speak universal truths in the halls of power... |
Development & Peace Youth delegate, Yusra Shafi traveled with the KAIROS Canada group to attend COP27. We are connecting with each other, forming growing networks of collaboration where our collective goals and actions are making a difference. |
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Our efforts and prayers are transforming our hearts and lives, along with others, toward ecological conversion. This takes time but with the Hope of the Spirit a positive outcome is inevitable. |
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MLSM Canada will be in Montréal for the UN Conference on Biological Diversity (COP15). See the Events section below for events we are planning and follow our MLSM Canada Facebook page for news and updates! Agnes Richard and Karen Van Loon, LSM Senior Programs Manager for North America, Anna Johnson and Caroline Kiiru, Biodiversity and Climate Manager at LSM will be travelling to Montréal to take part in several events organized by the Laudato Si’ Movement and Multifaith partners. Here is the MLSM Canada statement we will be bringing with us to share with Canadian negotiators. Our hope and strength flow from our ability to work together in faith to bring about the changes we need to see. Through MLSM Canada we can find each other, reach out and create community to work on solutions to the climate and biodiversity problems that surround us in small regional locals and in broader national and global contexts. |
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Please consider making a donation to MLSM Canada through the Faith & the Common Good Canada Helps page. Choose the third fund option in the drop-down menu. Thank you. |
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Celebrations |
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Welcome new members to the MLSM Canada Advisory Circle
To learn more about the gifts of these wonderful people, |
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2022 Certified Laudato Si’ Animators
Congratulations to all; Welcome to the family!
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Events, News, & Resources |
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1. Activities during COP15 in MontréalFollow the MLSM Canada Facebook page for news on our activities at COP15 |
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2. Voices from COP27Join the delegates sponsored by KAIROS Canada and For the Love of Creation, including D&P Youth member Yursa Shafi, online next Thursday, December 1 at 8:30 AM Eastern time - or listen to the recording - to hear their reflections on the experience and their analysis of where we must put our energy next. Register now. |
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3. Federal Grants and LoansSignificant grants and interest free loans have been announced by the federal government for home energy retrofits. The program is designed to help homeowners save money, create new jobs across Canada for energy advisors, and fight climate change. Visit the Canada Greener Homes Initiative to learn more. |
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4. Speaking out on Bill 23Bill 23 More Homes Built Faster is a dangerous policy shift in Ontario. Many of the changes proposed are targeted at removing wetland and woodland protections* and creating a process for selling off conservation lands without oversight. It strips power from municipalities that are trying to build more new homes within their city boundaries, forcing them to sprawl instead. To read a full breakdown of the components of Bill 23 click here. * Changes to the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System are policy changes that will be considered on a separate timeline. |
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6. Readings to InspireUnited Kingdom faith based climate organizations Operation Noah and Bright Now offer the report Church-Investment-in-Climate-Solutions, a free and comprehensive look at how some of the most effective climate solutions are also those that offer the greatest opportunities for investment. |
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