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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Your Generosity Shows Love of Creation
Published On: March 9, 2023
YGM 2023: April 9. Your Mission & Service gifts support the development and delivery of climate initiatives and educational opportunities. Thank you for your generosity.
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Your Generosity Increases Food Security
Published On: March 9, 2023
YGM 2023: April 2. In Zambia, Merit Mabenga has felt the deep impacts of climate change. Thanks to donors like you, she has planted a diverse selection of vegetables and now harvests three times a year.
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Religion in the Service of Humanity
Published On: February 13, 2023
YGM 2023: March 12. Your Mission & Service gifts help leaders in the Middle East and across the world collaborate and promote peaceful dialogue.
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Protecting Love around the World: Michael Blair’s Work
Published On: December 20, 2022
YGM 2023: May 7. The United Church of Canada recognizes that all love―including Two Spirit or LGBTQIA+ relationships―is holy and blessed by God. But those rights do not exist in many parts of the world today.
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Fighting Racism at Home and Abroad: Adele Halliday’s Work
Published On: December 20, 2022
YGM 2023: February 5. Your gifts to Mission & Service support educational initiatives, programs, and partners that work hard to dismantle racism.
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Educating the Ministers of Tomorrow: Jennifer Janzen-Ball’s Work
Published On: December 20, 2022
YGM 2023: March 19. Mission & Service does a surprising amount of development in your local church, recruiting new ministers and funding theological schools. It even shapes the hymn books you sing from every service.
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Making a Home for Refugees: ChrisAnn Alvarez’s Work
Published On: December 20, 2022
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.”
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