Working together for nuclear disarmament — GTA Peace Forum

As the danger of nuclear weapons proliferation accelerates, the need for cooperation toward disarmament and peace becomes increasingly urgent. Community of Christ Canada is working alongside churches across Canada through Project Ploughshares to address the crisis.

​At the Greater Toronto Area Peace Forum, we’ll look more closely at this growing crisis and the role faith communities can play in working together for peace and disarmament. Project Ploughshares is the peace research institute of the Canadian Council of Churches, conducting research and advocacy on peace and security issues, including nuclear weapons.

Earlier this year, Community of Christ in Canada endorsed an interfaith statement supporting the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. John Hamer, Director of Outreach & Innovative Mission, wrote that “this action aligns with our values as a church,” highlighting that “our historic seal’s one-word motto is ‘Peace,’ and the pursuit of peace is both a Mission Initiative and an Enduring Principle of our church.”

There will be in-person presentations about:
💥 The ongoing suffering in Gaza and the West Bank and how Churches for Middle East Peace can help us learn about, connect, and support local NGOs working to help
☢️ The accelerating danger of nuclear weapons proliferation and how Community of Christ has teamed up with churches across Canada through Project Plowshares to address the crisis
🧡 Specific calls to churches from Canada’s Truth & Reconciliation Commission and ways we can foster justice for peoples of the First Nations
🤝 Understanding the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict with Brian Carwana, Director of the Encounter World Religions Centre. How each side understands the historical background and current state of the conflict and the impact of racism, islamophobia, antisemitism.
🎨 Workshops, crafting peace and good will cards, spiritual practices, a game night and more! 
🧩 Youth and intergenerational activities including a young peace-maker scavenger hunt and team puzzle-solving challenges. 

To learn more and register

When: Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Where: Reaching Out Centre, 125 Queen Street South, Mississauga ON L5M 1K9