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TORONTO CHURCHES CELEBRATE GROWING DIVERSITY By
Sophie Vandenberg
As Carolin Tait served communion at Classis Toronto’s All Nations Heritage Sunday service, she distributed bread from a variety of cultures around the world. The diverse breads illustrated the unity of the diverse body of Christ. But they also illustrated the growing diversity of the churches in Classis Toronto. "The gospel story makes unity in the midst of diversity possible. Diversity is something to be embraced, not overcome," said speaker Rev. Ray Aldred. He is the director of the First Nations Alliance Churches of Canada and a member of the Swan River Cree Nation. "I come from a throw-away people. We lost our language and our songs," Aldred said, noting that colonizers tried to make his people more "suitable" by eliminating important aspects of their culture. Aldred grew up trying to hide the fact that he was of aboriginal descent. It was only when Aldred began to look at Scripture through Cree eyes that his faith came alive. "It’s a positive sign. Maybe this is the face of the CRC of the future," said Shiao Chong, a member of Rehoboth Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, Toronto, reflecting on the increasing diversity of the churches. From The Banner, December 2004. Used by permission. |
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