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Join in the conversation when the Moderator comes to your region, including free Flourishing congregational workshops near you.

Moderator Carmen Lansdowne at a festival

Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with the Moderator! Mostly, you’ll find her connecting with regional staff, local congregations, attending events or advocating for justice issues with ecumenical partners.

Is Your Church Flourishing?

As part of the Flourishing Project, Carmen Lansdowne is embarking on a national tour to engage communities, individuals and congregations in conversations about actions that promote human flourishing. And she wants you to join her! Find a stop near you, and join the conversations exploring bold ideas and forging daring connections.

Her tour includes the following components:

  • Several public dialogues between Carmen Lansdowne and a high-profile speaker on the theme of human flourishing, open to the general public.
  • Congregational workshop for churches in the region. Spend the day with the Moderator engaging in reflection and energizing activities towards dream-oriented actions for our churches and communities (free).

Find a Flourishing event near you! Events below will be linked when registration is available.

Find a Flourishing event near you!

  • Feb. 13, 2025: Afdhel Aziz – Keynote event – Toronto Reference Library, Toronto. Registration and more information.
  • Feb. 15, 2025: WORKSHOP – Toronto
  • Feb. 22, 2025: WORKSHOP – Stratford, ON 
  • May 3, 2025: WORKSHOP – Edmonton, AB

Where Else Will the Moderator Be?

The Moderator is on the team that is planning GC45, she attends GCE meetings, and she answers invitations nationally and internationally. Check back here or check your local community of faith or regional council websites to find out more:

  • Nov. 16–24: In-person GCE meeting, Toronto
  • Nov. 24–26: Panel for the 30th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide at the American Academy of Religion 
  • Nov. 29–Dec. 1: National Indigenous Church Gathering, Winnipeg
  • Dec. 4–8: Indigenous leaders talking circle with the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches 
  • Dec. 9–12: Calgary (GC45 planning)

That’s not all. Keep up to date on other events that are happening across the country.