December 21, 2022 | Community, Truth, Healing and Reconciliation, Updates
When red paint was splattered on the doors of 10 churches in Calgary—including Grace Presbyterian Church—it was shocking and eye-opening. The act took place in the early morninghours of July 1, 2021, following announcements of unmarked graves of Indigenous children...
September 29, 2022 | Truth, Healing and Reconciliation, Updates
Grace appeared in the news on and around Sunday, September 25, for the Red Paint Painted Over Ceremony and Prayer – and the ongoing journey of Truth, Healing and Reconciliation. The media has shown great interest in this story, since July 1, 2021. Coverage...
August 30, 2022 | Community, Truth, Healing and Reconciliation
Dear Friends, At approximately 2:00 a.m. on the morning of Monday August 29, the red paint on the two sets of front doors of Grace were painted over with tan paint by unknown people (the sandstone and stained-glass windows were not impacted). Grace is working with the...
October 28, 2021 | Social Justice
On Wednesday, October 27, CTV Calgary ran a story on the announcement that the Pope was coming to visit Canada and had agreed to speak with Indigenous Leaders and people about the legacy of residential schools. Rev. Jake Van Pernis was asked to comment in the story....
October 1, 2021 | Social Justice, Truth, Healing and Reconciliation
On Sunday, September 26, Grace took first steps on a path towards truth, healing and reconci-action by holding a community event on the steps of the church. View the highlights reel of the event. Grace was grateful for the sharing of: Tony Snow, Indigenous Lead...
July 30, 2021 | Social Justice, Truth, Healing and Reconciliation
Grace Response to the Red Paint on the Church Doors Early morning on Thursday, July 1, two sets of doors at the top of the steps at Grace Presbyterian Church had red paint splattered on them as an act of protest and expression of grief regarding the recent discoveries...
