Jesus Prays
For All Believers

I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you 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. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one – I in them and you in me – so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.

– John 17:20-23

Jesus Prays
For All Believers

I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you 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. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one – I in them and you in me – so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.

– John 17:20-23


We are on a
journey together,

to live into the oneness that the Gospel has already brought us into and to celebrate the beauty of Christ shining through our diverse cultures, generations, and perspectives.

As we take meaningful steps forward, we have partnered with Renew IQ and KOJO Institute to help us take a deeper look at how racism, bias, and unjust systems can be present among us today. Together with our Make Us One Advisory, we will be led towards the unity we are called to as Christ’s church body.

PHASE 1

1-2 months

Set foundation of diversity from a biblical perspective

  • Targeted training for our church staff to create common language and understanding.

  • Facilitate courageous conversations to help understand anti-racism and inclusivity through a theological lens.

Completed

PHASE 2

3-4 months

Data collection, analysis, training and strategic roadmap development

  • Surveys of key internal groups and congregation members to understand current state.

  • Disaggregate data and review of current policies.

  • Educate and engage on awareness of concepts, expectations, development of skills using frameworks of anti-racism, anti-black racism, anti-oppression.

  • Develop strategic roadmap for sustainability.

In Progress

PHASE 3

3-18 months

Facilitate and advise as we execute strategic roadmap

  • KOJO & Renew IQ to walk alongside us as we implement and monitor effectiveness of strategic priorities.

Upcoming

BEAUTY FOR ASHES

2025 Black History Celebration

 

As we celebrate Black History Month, we stand on God’s promise of beauty for ashes, found in Isaiah 61:3. We honour the past, celebrate the present and inspire the future.

Hosted by the African and Caribbean Cultural Fellowship, this event allows us to celebrate the diversity of Christ’s church body. Join us for a delicious dinner as we listen to stories and share resources as we pray, learn, grow, and celebrate together. Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass will be our guest speaker, an obstetrician and gynaecologist, who launched Canada’s first racially concordant mentorship program.

Event details

 

DATE: Saturday, February 22

TIME: 5-8 pm

LOCATION: The Peoples Church – Gym

TICKETS: $25* per person includes dinner (*adults and children)

REGISTRATION CLOSES: Saturday, February 15

JOIN US!

Make Us One Playlist

Explore our past sermons, discussions, prayers, and updates as we continue on our journey towards experiencing and embracing the unity Jesus prays for in John 17.

PLAYLIST

When we admire
God’s handiwork,

when we see the birds and the flowers in all their different colours, they create a symphony of beauty. It ought to be the same when we look at each other.

– Norman Musewe