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Unsettling - How faith communities can be "unsettled" and work towards right relations with Indigenous peoples


Unsettling - How faith communities can be "unsettled" and work towards right relations with Indigenous peoples

Thursdays: Sept 12, 19, & 26th
1:30 - 3pm ET online

Many Christians and faith communities across Canada desire deeply to meet the Calls to Action developed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report. But sometimes knowing where to start is a difficult task. 

Join us for a three week series, in preparation for September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We'll learn how "unsettling" worship can prepare us to engage in the work of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and how one church practices right relations in their context. Come and learn, be inspired and "unsettled" in this timely Learning Centre series. 

Learning Centre sessions are recorded and made available afterwards for those who sign up but cannot attend in person

 

Weeks 1 & 2 (Sept 12 & 19)

We’ll be joined by Rev. Dr. Sarah Travis, Associate Professor, Ewart Chair in the Practice of Ministry and Faith Formation at Knox College, Toronto.

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Sarah Travis

Rev. Dr. Sarah Travis is an Associate Professor, Ewart Chair in the Practice of Ministry and Faith Formation at Knox College, Toronto. Sarah is also an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Her primary areas of research and teaching are preaching, worship and the practice of ministry. From decolonizing worship practices to trauma-informed preaching, Sarah has published several books aimed at facilitating a conversation among Christians about topics that matter for the church today, including Unsettling Worship: Reforming Liturgy for Right Relations with Indigenous Communities (2023). She is a 2023 Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Teacher-Scholar Grant recipient, exploring how playful theologies can enhance the worship and self-identity of very small congregations.

Week 3 (Sept 26)

In this session we will hear the story of how Lakeview Church has explored what it means to participate well in acts of Truth and Reconciliation. This church does not have everything figured out, nor have they arrived at some final destination. However, they have a beautiful story of listening to Indigenous voices, building friendships with a nearby First Nation, and humbly following the Spirit towards new experiences. Their story offers inspiration and tangible invitations for other Christians to step into the work of Truth and Reconciliation.

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Curtis Anderson

Curtis Anderson was born and raised on Treaty 6 territory in the Saskatoon area. He has served in various ministry leadership roles for the past 20 years. Currently, Curtis serves as the Executive Pastor at Lakeview Church in Saskatoon. He also enjoys basketball, disc golf, chess, and spending time with his wife Tara and their children Theodore and Penelope.  

 

Register

There are two options to access the New Leaf Learning Centre: a monthly subscription or a one-session pass (below). For the monthly subscription, please visit here.

 

The suggested amount is $30 ($10/week); simply choose your amount in the drop-down menu and “sign up now”.

We would like for you to join us, so if you can’t afford the registration at this time, please reach out to us and we will make sure you are able to participate: admin@newleafnetwork.ca

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