Headshot of Maina Bai, an Indian woman, in a pattern pink sari.

Growing Stronger Together: Maina’s Story

Published On: September 20, 2021

M4M 2021: Oct. 24. Astha Sansthan’s Association of Strong Women Alone creates a safe space for single women to come together and get the knowledge and skills necessary to improve their lives.

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Emmanuel Baya stands in a Kenyan field surrounded by children.

Defining Love: Emmanuel’s Story

Published On: September 20, 2021

M4M 2021: Oct. 17. Emmanuel Baya enrolled in the Asian Rural Institute, which your Mission & Service gifts support. There, he learned organic farming techniques―and now he passes on that knowledge to others in Kenya.

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A woman sits at a table eating soup, bread, and a salad against a brown wall.

Dignity Is on the Menu

Published On: September 20, 2021

M4M 2021: October 10. Mission & Service partner Centre 507 hosts Café Cinq-Zéro-Sept several times a year, where the adult drop-in serves participants a choice of sit-down meal accompanied by full service and great company.

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The Serve the People Brigade of the Cordillera Disaster Response Network distributes rice to people in need

Your Support Is There When Disaster Strikes

Published On: September 20, 2021

M4M 2021: Oct. 3. United Church partners and ecumenical relationships in over 120 countries mean that we are on the ground ready to help in times of emergencies.

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The words 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism in teal against a white background with stained glass behind.

Wondering What More You Can Do to Become Anti-Racist?

Published On: August 21, 2021

M4M 2021: September 26. Your Mission and Service gifts help support the development of awakening education and learning resources like 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism.

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A woman and man wearing masks serve food from behind a table outdoors

No Longer Asking “Where Will I Eat?" An Update from Our Place Society

Published On: August 21, 2021

M4M 2021: September 12. Your gifts through Mission and Service continue to support Our Place in providing meals to street-involved people throughout the pandemic.

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Destroyed buildings after the earthquake in Haiti, August 2021

Support for the People of Haiti

Published On: August 21, 2021

M4M 2021: September 5. On the morning of Saturday, August 14, Haiti was struck by a severe earthquake. The people of Haiti need emergency shelter, clean water, and food.

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535 New Ministries Embrace the Spirit

Published On: July 26, 2021

M4M 2021: August 29. Your gifts through Mission & Service support innovation through our church’s Embracing the Spirit grants.

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A smiling woman stands among tall plants in a farm field.

Women Farmers Like Barari Catalyze Change

Published On: July 26, 2021

M4M 2021: August 22. Supporting vital agriculture programs is how you―how we―help make a lasting difference.

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15 health workers and others wearing masks stand in the courtyard of a building in Cuba.

Converting Space for a Field Hospital in Cuba

Published On: July 26, 2021

M4M 2021: August 15. When hospitals in Cuba were pushed to capacity by COVID-19, the Christian Centre for Reflection and Dialogue-Cuba―a Mission & Service partner―moved quickly.

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