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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Real-Time Relief Really Makes a World of Difference: Thivan Hoang’s Work
Published On: December 20, 2022
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.
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The Path toward Healing: Murray Pruden’s Work
Published On: December 20, 2022
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.
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Working with Young Leaders: Amy Crawford’s Work
Published On: December 20, 2022
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.
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Anti-Racism App Developed by Young Adults Set to Launch
Published On: November 3, 2022
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!
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Update: Your Generosity at Work in Ukraine
Published On: September 19, 2022
YGM 2022: October 23. Your generosity is helping to provide life-saving support to people affected by the war in Ukraine through our global partnerships.
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Teetering on the Brink of a Global Hunger Crisis
Published On: September 19, 2022
YGM 2022: October 16. The pandemic as well as wheat shortages resulting from the war in Ukraine have catapulted us to the brink of a massive hunger crisis.
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