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 »
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 »
Nutrition: FLC Prayer concern for January 2019
Fellowship of the Least Coin Prayer concern for January: NUTRITION January 2019-2028, United Nations Decade of Family Farming Worldwide, women are at much higher risk than men of poor nutrition. As a result, they are also are more likely to develop anemia and related health complications. In 2011, the World Health Organization estimated anemia affected… Read more »
Exciting updates from the International Committee of the Fellowship of the Least Coin
Young woman takes the lead at the International Committee of the Fellowship of the Least Coin Ms. Awit Marcelino, representing the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada (WICC) to the International Fellowship of the Least Coin (ICFLC) and immediate past ICFLC Vice Chairperson, was elected Chair for 2018 to 2020. Awit, 33, represents the Christian Church… Read more »
Winnipeg Celebrates WICC’s Hundredth with Joy
The Women’s Inter-Church Council of Winnipeg (WICW) wrapped up WICC’s 100th Anniversary celebrations, which began in Newfoundland in March, with a brunch at the Canad Inns Winnipeg on Saturday, November 3. We had representation from twelve faith groups and greetings from many including the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, Janice Filmon. The gathering included all ages… Read more »
The Joy of Justice
Written by Rev. Heather Mc Cance, Ministry developer for the Anglican Church in Canada. November 3, 2018, on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada, hosted by Women’s Inter-Church Council of Winnipeg. Bridging Genaerations When I was a child, I was a member of the Junior Auxiliary of the Anglican Church… Read more »