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What Did Jesus Do?

Published On: October 15, 2023

MandS 2023: November 26. Our generosity through Mission and Service breaks down walls that divide and builds bridges that draw us together.

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Kindergarten in a Refugee Camp

Published On: October 15, 2023

MandS 2023: November 19. Since 1950, the Joint Christian Committee for Social Service has provided skills training and services to refugees living in a refugee camp in Lebanon.

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Compassion into Action

Published On: October 15, 2023

MandS 2023: November 12. Every act of compassion contributes to a more peaceful world. Thank you for your generosity through Mission and Service. Your gifts truly do help move mountains.

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40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism

Anti-Racism Learning, Reflection, and Action

Published On: October 15, 2023

MandS 2023: November 5. From October 10 to December 1, 2023, the 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism program offers daily and weekly opportunities for learning, reflection, and action.

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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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Cover of Alf Dumont's book The Other Side of the River: From Church Pew to Sweat Lodge, with these words and the author name against a photo of a river.

Listening and Learning on the Path to Reconciliation

Published On: August 14, 2023

MandS 2023: September 24. Your gifts through Mission and Service help support the creation and publication of work like Alf Dumont’s memoir.

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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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