The Movement
JC2033 is a Christian movement that invites believers to walk together towards the year 2033, the year that will mark the 2000th anniversary of the ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. More than a one-off project or an event to organize, JC2033 offers a path to be lived over time, rooted in the Christian faith and oriented towards the future.
Around the world, Christians of different denominations feel the call to prepare together for this unique anniversary. Not each on their own, but in a spirit of unity, witness, and celebration of the risen Christ. JC2033 Québec s’inscrit pleinement dans ce mouvement mondial, en cherchant à le vivre de manière concrète, simple et incarnée dans notre contexte.
Walking together towards 2033 means accepting that we cannot control everything, setting out on the journey, trusting the path, and letting the light of Christ illuminate our steps, one day at a time.
A global movement, experienced here
JC2033 is driven by a desire shared by Christians from many countries: to prepare together for the 2000th anniversary of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This vision transcends borders, cultures, and denominations. It is not supported by a rigid, centralized structure, but by a common call to walk together.
Each country and each region is invited to experience this approach according to its own reality. JC2033 Québec does not seek to reproduce an imported model, but to embody this vision within Quebec culture, with its strengths, its vulnerabilities, and its spiritual history.
Here, the movement takes the form of simple encounters, shared times of prayer, fraternal meals, and sincere dialogues between Christians. A humble and concrete way of responding to a call that is both local and universal.
Mission and values
At the heart of JC2033 are a clear mission and values that guide all of the movement's initiatives.
Unity
JC2033 seeks to bring together Christians of different denominations around Jesus Christ, crucified and risen. This unity does not mean uniformity, nor the erasure of identities. It is lived out in respect for traditions, backgrounds, and sensitivities, with a sincere desire to walk together.
Christian unity is first and foremost a response to the prayer of Jesus himself, who asked that his disciples be one, so that the world might believe.
Testimony
Marcher ensemble, c’est aussi offrir un témoignage commun et crédible de l’amour de Dieu. Dans un monde souvent marqué par la division et la méfiance, l’unité vécue entre chrétiens devient en soi un signe d’espérance.
JC2033 encourages a witness rooted in everyday life, made up of simple words, concrete actions and authentic relationships.
Celebration
The resurrection of Christ is a source of joy. JC2033 invites us to celebrate it in creativity, fraternity and gratitude, through gatherings, special events and local initiatives.
To celebrate is not to flee from reality, but to proclaim that life has the last word.
JC2033 in Quebec
In Quebec, JC2033 is taking shape through very real encounters. Christians from different churches are already meeting to pray together, share a meal, discuss their faith and get to know each other.
Unity lunches, inter-church sugar shack outings, and times of prayer and spiritual renewal have helped to create lasting bonds and foster trust. These simple moments demonstrate that Christian unity is not just an ideal, but a reality that is built step by step.
JC2033 Québec is not a future project, but a movement already underway, driven by individuals and communities who choose to answer the call to walk together.
A ten-year approach
Why a ten-year process? Because profound transformations take time. JC2033 offers a path of spiritual, communal, and missionary preparation that respects the pace of individuals and churches.
This decade allows us to deepen our faith, strengthen the bonds between Christians, and allow a shared vision to mature. It encourages us not to rush towards a single date, but to experience each stage as an opportunity for growth.
Walking together for ten years means accepting to be on the journey, with its progress, its questions and its adjustments, while keeping our gaze turned towards the risen Christ.
Who is this movement aimed at?
JC2033 is addressed to all those who carry in their hearts the desire for unity and communion among Christians.
The movement is aimed in particular at:
to believers committed to their community,
to Church leaders and officials,
to Christian communities open to dialogue and collaboration,
to anyone interested in a process of unity, even at the beginning of their journey.
You don't need to have all the answers to walk together. You just need to accept the invitation.
Frequently asked questions
Is JC2033 a Catholic movement?
JC2033 is an open Christian movement that brings together believers of different denominations around Jesus Christ. The Church of Rome supports the initiative and frequently receives the organizers.
Do you have to change churches to participate?
No. JC2033 encourages everyone to remain rooted in their community while also being open to meeting others.
Is it a political movement?
No. JC2033 is a spiritual and community-based approach, centered on Christian faith and unity.
Do you think Jesus will return in 2033?
God is sovereign and He alone knows when Jesus will return to earth (Mark 13:32).
This jubilee should in no way be associated with the return of Jesus Christ!