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Rainbow Camp Welcomes 2SLGBTQIA+ Young People and Allies

Published On: April 13, 2023

YGM 2023: May 21. Rainbow Camp has welcomed young people of all sexual identities since 2012. From the beginning, Mission & Service has supported Welcome Friend Association, which runs the camp.

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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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Stepping into an Intercultural Future

Published On: March 21, 2023

Bedford United Church lives out the church's Call and Vision through intercultural engagements.

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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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The Incredible Difference Your Gifts Make: Bill’s Story

Published On: March 10, 2023

YGM 2023: April 30. Bill’s childhood experience of camp wound up inspiring one of the world’s most influential environmental movements.

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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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Putting Faith into Action to Support Ukrainian Refugees

Published On: February 27, 2023

Mission and Service partner, ACT Alliance, works on the ground with member organizations to provide much needed aid to those fleeing the war in Ukraine.

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Your Belief and Support Make All the Difference

Published On: February 13, 2023

YGM 2023: March 26. Arwa sought help at Montreal City Mission, an outreach ministry your Mission & Service gifts support. There, her whole family found a place to belong

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