Participating in the Conversations

 (in alphabetical order) 

Jane Barter Moulaison is Acting Chair of the Religion and Culture Department of University of Winnipeg.  She is also an Anglican priest.  She has published several works in Theology and is interested in the manner in which religions can give rise to social and political change.

"Christians are called to a delicate balance, to love and protect the earthly city without being seduced by its conceptions of power and glory."

Bill Blaikie is a United Church Minister who was a Member of Parliament for almost 30 years, and subsequently served as a Manitoba cabinet minister for two years.  Prior to his time in public life, Bill was involved in an inner city ministry of the United Church in Winnipeg.  His recently published book, The Blaikie Report, explores the intersection of faith and politics.

"Always called to work with those who hunger and thirst for justice, the faith community is unavoidably engaged in the political dimensions of life."

Marianne Cerilli is a program and policy analyst for the Social Planning Council of Winnipeg.  Marianne has been an MLA with the NDP, a candidate for Mayor of Winnipeg, a school counselor, and recreation leader.

"For more than a century, faith-based organizations and secular community groups in our city have tackled the challenges of working together for social justice."

Allison Chubb is an Anglican deacon, has recently assumed the chaplaincy at St. John's College, University of Manitoba, and is also serving at All Saints' Anglican doing youth outreach in West Broadway.



"Social media, friend or foe:  could the Holy Spirit really be on twitter?"

Aiden Enns is editor of Geez Magazine, former managing editor of Adbusters magazine and founder of "Buy Nothing Christmas". 

"The legitimacy of Christians' political action - whether within organized politics or not - comes from its roots in the struggle, alongside and allied with those who suffer."

  

Jenny Gerbasi, a former Community Health Nurse, has been on Council since 1998.  She is a strong advocate for public art, accessible transportation options, ethics in government and neighbourhood planning.

 "Enlightened and progressive people from everywhere in our community need to be involved in the democratic process in order to bring positive change."
 

Kevin Lamoureux is an award-winning instructor with the Faculty of Education's ACCESS program, leading groundbreaking mentorship and inclusion programs within Aboriginal education.

"The Idle No More movement invites Canadians to think critically about identity and history and offer one another mutual support in creating positive change."

David Northcott has been Executive Director of Winnipeg Harvest since 1984 (with a brief interruption between 2004-2007), is a member of the Order of Canada and the Order of Manitoba, and maintains an active and passionate commitment to food security issues and human rights.

“Justice, rooted in love, can change the face of the planet.  How are we doing at home?”

Tim Sale, an Anglican priest and former MLA, has spent most of life working in the area of politics and public policy, including helping to found CHOICES, and serving in Cabinet (Minister of Health).

"Christians must be justice-seeking people, and engaging in political activity is one of the routes to bringing about right relationships among people and with creation."

Lynda Trono is the West Broadway Community Minister (United Church), as well as chair of the Education Committee of the Manitoba Multifaith Council.
"Doing good is more than simply random acts of kindness:  as people of faith, we must raise our voices to call for, and commit ourselves to the long work of systemic change."

Gordon Zerbe is a professor of New Testament at Canadian Mennonite University.  His recently published book, Citizenship: Paul on Peace and Politics, is a collection of essays that offers "a revisiting of Paul's theological vision and practical activism around the theme of citizenship."

"The very presence and manner of life of the Christian community is its supreme political gesture."