Portrait of Rev. B. Silpa Rani

Empowering Women of the Past, Present, and Future

Published On: September 15, 2023

MandS 2023: October 29. The Rev. B. Silpa Rani is the recipient of a theological education scholarship, which has paved her way forward to eventually join the faculty at Bishop’s College, Kolkata.

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Ecumenical Church Loan Fund: Anert's Story

Published On: September 15, 2023

MandS 2023: October 15. After recognizing that her personal savings weren’t meeting the rising needs of her business, Anert turned to a self-help group set up by ECLOF Kenya.

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A child, whose face is not shown, is crouched down and planting a seedling in the earth.

Education beyond Classroom Walls

Published On: September 15, 2023

MandS 2023: October 1. The Women and Family Services division at the Church of Christ in Congo provides children with the education and training they need to take charge of their own lives when they leave school.

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A woman wearing a headscarf stands in her kitchen smiling at the camera.

Your Generosity Settles Families

Published On: July 11, 2023

MandS 2023: August 13. Your gifts to Mission and Service help support life-changing programming and staffing to support families seeking safety.

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The sign outside Westminster United Church says "I was a stranger and you welcomed me. Refugees arrive February 11."

Learning, Teaching, and Loving

Published On: July 11, 2023

MandS 2023: August 6. Your gifts to Mission and Service create opportunities for refugee families and church communities to work as partners. Thank you for your generosity.

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Text saying OHIATONHSERATOKÉNTI THE HOLY BIBLE IN MOHAWK in a white box against a photo of a river

Preserving Language through the Mohawk Language Bible

Published On: May 11, 2023

YGM 2023: June 11. The much-anticipated Mohawk Language Bible will be available in fall 2023. Your gifts to Mission and Service allow projects to preserve language and culture to flourish.

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Affirming that Gender and Sexuality Are Gifts from God

Published On: April 13, 2023

YGM 2023: May 28. Your Mission & Service gifts help support events that provide safe spaces for activists and Two Spirit or LGBTQIA+ folks to share their personal and collective struggles and gains.

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A woman holds up a pro-LGBTQ sign beside the words United against Hate.

Moving Forward Together: United against Hate

Published On: April 13, 2023

YGM 2023: May 14. In the face of an alarming increase in violence and misinformation against transgender folks and drag artists, the United against Hate webinar provided ways to support community events that regularly face protests and barriers.

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Lenten Actions for Guaranteed Livable Income Stretch across Canada

Published On: April 6, 2023

On March 24‒26, United Church guaranteed livable income supporters held actions and vigils across the country. Here’s a quick cross-country update.

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2022 Mission and Service Results: Thank You!

Published On: March 10, 2023

It is with immense gratitude that we thank everyone who contributed to Mission & Service and the work of the church in 2022.

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