The Micah Centre
9125 50th St T6B 2H3 Edmonton, AB, Canada

World Renew and The Micah Centre had a wonderful session with Heather McPherson MP and James Kornelsen from Canadian Foodgrains Bank, learning about the role of citizens and government in advocating for more just international development policy. Thank you to James and Heather for the great conversation, and to all who participated! Join us again in two weeks for the next instalment of our Justice and Global Relationships learning experience.

Action alert! The Micah Centre is excited to partner with Alberta Council for Global Cooperation and other Alberta post-secondaries on a Community Asset Hackathon, to help take action on the #SDGs here in Alberta! Follow the link below to register or learn more: www.acgc.ca/hackathon.

World Renew and The Micah Centre had a great time hosting Kurt Verbeek from ASJ Honduras last Friday, as part of our Justice and Global Relationships learning experience! Kurt's reflections on justice, development, and the importance of being brave Christians challenged and inspired us. We're looking forward to hosting James Kornelson from Canadian Foodgrains Bank and Heather McPherson MP next week, January 29, to discuss the role of citizens in making change! Go to WorldRenew's website to find out more.

Interested in learning more about the faith-inspired movement for racial justice in the United States and the need for the church to end racism wherever it is found? Watch this powerful talk by Jemar Tisby at Calvin University's January Series, given today in honour of Martin Luther King, Jr Day in the United States . . . https://calvin.edu/directory/series/jemar-tisby

A group of The King's University students who visited Honduras with the Micah Centre's 2019 Honduras Water Project are partnering with World Renew to raise money in support of communities affected by Hurricanes Eta and Iota. You can join them by following the link! https://www.facebook.com/Honduras-Fundraiser-105662348139911

Keiskamma Canada, a past Micah Centre partner, is raising funds for their inspiring work in South Africa through an online auction! Follow the links to see the great items available, and forward to friends who may be interested.

Have you registered for our next Justice Lecture? The Micah Centre and The King's University Community Relations office will be hosting the second instalment of our three-part Justice Lectures on Monday, October 19, with Roy Berkenbosch and Ida Kaastra-Mutoigo exploring the implications of the global pandemic on those living in poverty. Be sure to tune in, and tell your friends!

The Micah Centre and other groups at King's have had the privilege of partnering with Lady Flower Gardens over the years. Read this description of their good work here! https://www.thebanner.org//sharing-the-land-brings-gifts-o

A reminder that all are welcome to the first of our Justice Lectures! King's Dr. Doug Harink will be reflecting on what the book of Romans has to teach us about justice. Remember, too, that our next lectures will be October 19 (When Pandemic Meets Poverty) and October 26 (Sir John A's Severed Head) - see Micah Centre events or The King's University 's website for details and registration.

Our friends at A Common Word Alberta are hosting a great event on October 31st, 2020. See below for details!