Making a Home for Refugees: ChrisAnn Alvarez’s Work
MandS 2023: August 27. “There’s this huge misconception that refugees choose to be refugees,” says ChrisAnn Alvarez, Refugee Support at The United Church of Canada. “It’s not a choice. It’s something they’re forced into.”
continue readingReal-Time Relief Really Makes a World of Difference: Thivan Hoang’s Work
YGM 2023: April 23. At a time when it feels like there’s a new crisis confronting us each and every day, it’s reassuring to know that Mission & Service partners provide real-time relief around the world on a daily basis.
continue readingThe Path toward Healing: Murray Pruden’s Work
YGM 2023: June 18. Supported by Mission & Service, the Rev. Murray Pruden has made significant gains in building relationships of trust and healing between the church and Indigenous communities.
continue readingWorking with Young Leaders: Amy Crawford’s Work
YGM 2023: July 9. Amy Crawford has been doing ministry with youth and young adults for almost 30 years, and she’s never been more excited about the future for youth leadership in the church.
continue readingA Mission & Service Christmas Message
YGM 2022: December 25. May God’s wonder and grace enfold you and those you love this Christmas season.
continue readingYour Generosity Supports Life-Changing Arts Programs for Children
YGM 2022: December 18. For hundreds of children in Colombia, arts programs supported through your Mission & Service gifts teach children about their rights, give them an opportunity to express themselves, and promote peace-making and gender justice.
continue readingAnti-Racism App Developed by Young Adults Set to Launch
YGM 2022: December 11. Your generosity through Mission & Service supports the leadership of young adults like Jonisha Lewinson who are actively using their talent and skill to change our world for the better. Thank you!
continue readingGifts with Vision Solves the What-to-Buy Dilemma
YGM 2022: December 4. Every Gift with Vision provides support for a specific Mission & Service partner offering a unique project. Without Mission & Service, Gifts with Vision projects would not be possible. Thank you for supporting both.
continue readingBecoming Their Child’s Hero
YGM 2022: November 20. No one knows how many children in Canada are affected by the incarceration of a parent. Parkland Restorative Justice, a Mission & Service partner, runs an eight-week parenting course for male inmates so kids can get their dads back.
continue readingMission & Service Partner Urges Banning Killer Robots
YGM 2022: November 6. Your generosity through Mission & Service supports the work of the World Council of Churches in urging governments to ban autonomous weapons systems.
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