Tables of Shared Wisdom

On October 21, 2025, faith leaders and community members from across Calgary gathered at the Catholic Pastoral Centre for a simple vegetarian meal and a surprisingly powerful lunchtime conversation. Hosted by Bishop William McGrattan in partnership with the Calgary Interfaith Council, Tables of Shared Wisdom: Faith in the Age of Artificial Intelligence invited us to wrestle with a question that feels both urgent and ancient: 

Jubilee People’s Forum Interfaith Service

The Torah teaches, “Proclaim liberty throughout the land, to all its inhabitants!”
Pope Francis invited us, “Listen to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor, who
suffer the most. The urgent need for interventions can no longer be postponed.”
The Qur’an teaches, “Wealth should not only circulate between the rich amongst you.” These passages and many others in the world’s vast panoply of religions express the great call that we here tonight affirm together. Release those in need from crushing debt. Affirm hope. Afford one another the promise of a better tomorrow.