International Focus Bangkok Foodscape: A Gender Factor of Public Eating by J. MacFadyen Three neighbours set out for a wintery morning walk. By the corner of Harbord and Grace, the topic was food. Sue: I saw your husband having Chinese delivered last night. Nicky: Our Florida Airbnb host didn’t list a local grocery store in… Read more »
Creation: The FLC Prayer Concern for April 2019
Fellowship of the Least Coin Prayer concern for April: CREATION April 22, Earth Day Suriname is a beautiful, tropical South American country that is home to diverse people and a wonderful abundance of vegetation and wildlife. As the writer country for the World Day of Prayer 2018 service, the women of Suriname reminded us that… Read more »
Girls’ Empowerment: The FLC Prayer Concern for March 2019
Fellowship of the Least Coin prayer concern for March: GIRLS’ EMPOWERMENT March 1, World Day of Prayer March 8, International Women’s Day I am Charlise, an 11-year-old grade six student, a young missionary and a member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Toronto. I have traveled with my mom and grandmother to Chennai India,… Read more »
The Healthy Journey – Being Prepared
Proverbs 31:17 … she dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong. (English Standard Version) Did you face a challenge today? Were your spiritual talents called to action? Regular physical activity and healthy eating make a powerful combination in giving us the energy to take on all sorts of challenges including social injustice. Furthermore,… Read more »
The Healthy Journey
The vision for WICC is to Restore Hope to Women Touched by Injustice. In our call to action, looking after our own needs can take a backseat. As WDP coordinators and their committees meet and organize, and all people cope with struggles that need attention, let us nourish both our bodies and souls to feel… Read more »
Download Blues …? No MORE!
WDP videos can be downloaded for FREE with “no tears” instructions provided by WICC field rep Cathy Tubb. Step 1. Copy and paste the following link into your browser (or click on it): https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gt73prjp3sa67z5/AADiWh2RT88DLtWfd1dqeTKOa?dl=0 Step 2. The link will open a Dropbox window and you will see four file previews. Ignore the ZIP file. (And… Read more »
Education: The FLC Prayer Concern for February 2019
The Fellowship of the Least Coin prayer concern for February: EDUCATION February 1, World Day of Women and Girls in Science “One child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world. Education is the only solution. Education First.” Malala Yousafzai spoke these powerful words when she spoke to the first ever UN… Read more »
Beekeeping in Slovenia
Proverbs 24:13-14 Eat honey, my son, for it is good; honey from the comb is sweet to your taste. Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. Honeybees can be found all around the… Read more »
Articulations of Race and Sports – Examining the St. Catharines Orioles – Ontario’s First All-Black Hockey Team
by Lauren Wilkes; (Edited by Janet MacFadyen for We-Connect) Editor’s note on above picture: The British Methodist Episcopal (BME) Church, Salem Chapel was founded in 1820 by African-American freedom seekers in St. Catharines, Ontario. It is located at 92 Geneva St., in the heart of Old St. Catharines. The church is a valued historical site due to its design,… Read more »
WDP Devotional Video Transcript featuring Rev. Steph McClellan
World Day of Prayer – Slovenia, 2019 Greetings! I am Rev. Steph, at least that’s what most people call me. A nickname said by children and adults alike with greater ease than the more formal Reverend Stephanie McClellan. I am an ordained Minister within the United Church of Canada and serve a two-point charge In… Read more »