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Prairie Centre for Ecumenism |
The Prairie Centre for Ecumenism is a joint effort of the Anglican, Lutheran (ELCIC), Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, Ukrainian Catholic and United churches of central Saskatchewan. The Centre's purpose is to promote inter-Christian dialogue and cooperative projects at the congregational and regional levels. As well, the Centre is responsible for promoting inter-religious understanding and harmony.
The workshops and presentations described below are one small way in which the Centre furthers these goals. These are available free-of-charge to any religious organization. Those requesting a presentation that will involve considerable travel are kindly asked to contribute, if possible, to the travel expenses of the facilitators.
There are a numerous people in Saskatchewan who represent an enormous wealth of knowledge and experience in the area of inter-church or inter-religious dialogue. In the event that the Centre is unable to provide a workshop or presentation on a topic of interest, we will make every attempt to find an appropriate facilitator for you.
Christian Unity and Dialogue
I ask ... that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me, and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. (John 17:20-21)
Suggestions for workshops on Christian Unity & Dialogue:
- History of Ecumenism
- What is Christian Unity?
- Faces & Phases of Unity
- New Catholic Catechism & Ecumenism
- Principles of Catholic Ecumenism
- Inter-Church Families & Mixed Marriage
- Inter-Communion & Spiritual Ecumenism
- The Contemporary Christological Controversy
- Covenanting and Local Ecumenical Initiatives
- The Church as Communion
- Canadian Churches Facing the 21st Century
- Women & Ecumenism
- Lutheran / Catholic Dialogue
- Lutheran Principles of Ecumenism
- Whole World Ecumenism
- Evangelical / Mainline Dialogue
- Catholic / Orthodox Dialogue
- Uniatism: A Catholic / Orthodox Problem?
- or other issues of interest!
Inter-Faith Relations
The only principle of inter-religious dialogue is truth. The only way for it to succeed is love. (Swami Abhishiktananda)
Suggestions for workshops on Inter-Faith Relations:
- The Multi-Faiths of Saskatoon
- Vatican II & Inter-Religious Dialogue
- Dead Sea Scrolls, Qumran, & Masada
- New Catholic Catechism & the Jews
- What is Zionism?
- Holocaust / Shoah
- Introductions to the Worlds Religions
- Jewish Festivals & Religious Artifacts
- Israel: Land of many Faiths
- The Land of Jesus as Fifth Gospel
- A Day in the Life of Jesus of Nazareth
- Miriam (Mary), Mother of Yeshua (Jesus)
- Signs of Hope in Present-Day Israel
- The Sistine Chapel: A Biblical Panorama
- 12 Tribes of Israel: The Art of Marc Chagall
- or other issues of interest
Each of these workshops can be offered separately in 1/2 hour or 1 hour periods, or can be combined with other workshops to provide a 2 or 3 hour, or full day workshop. Please contact the to arrange a workshop to suit your own needs.
In addition to these workshops there are a variety of books, periodicals and audio-visual resources available in our library. Many of these resources may be borrowed or used in our offices. Please contact the Centre for further information.