Cover of Alf Dumont's book The Other Side of the River: From Church Pew to Sweat Lodge, with these words and the author name against a photo of a river.

Listening and Learning on the Path to Reconciliation

Published On: August 14, 2023

MandS 2023: September 24. Your gifts through Mission and Service help support the creation and publication of work like Alf Dumont’s memoir.

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Breaking Down Barriers to Education

Published On: August 14, 2023

MandS 2023: September 17. Kenya Alliance for Advancement of Children (KAARC) brings together child rights organizations to share information about child protection and safeguarding and helps to support children in schools.

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Providing Tuition Assistance

Published On: August 14, 2023

MandS 2023: September 10. The Middle East Council of Churches assists Lebanese students and Syrian refugees ages 8‒13 with tuition and fees to secure their education and prevent them from becoming a lost generation.

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Being There for Refugees and Migrants in Morocco

Published On: July 11, 2023

MandS 2023: August 20. In Morocco, your Mission and Service gifts support refugees and migrants by providing life-saving medication as well as blankets, food, clothes, and professional training.

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Your Generosity Settles Families

Published On: July 11, 2023

MandS 2023: August 13. Your gifts to Mission and Service help support life-changing programming and staffing to support families seeking safety.

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The sign outside Westminster United Church says "I was a stranger and you welcomed me. Refugees arrive February 11."

Learning, Teaching, and Loving

Published On: July 11, 2023

MandS 2023: August 6. Your gifts to Mission and Service create opportunities for refugee families and church communities to work as partners. Thank you for your generosity.

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Learning the Gospel at Camp

Published On: June 9, 2023

YGM 2023: July 30. Without the generosity of supporters, children who attend camp wouldn’t be able to have such affirming and defining experiences. Your gifts through Mission and Service are deeply appreciated.

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Ecumenical Youth Leadership Development Program

Published On: June 9, 2023

YGM 2023: July 23. In partnership with Mission and Service, the Zimbabwe Council of Churches hosts an annual youth leadership development program to increase young people’s knowledge and skills as active citizens.

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A Declaration to Be Involved in Decision Making

Published On: June 9, 2023

YGM 2023: July 16. Your gifts to Mission and Service help youth, like Selina in Zimbabwe, advocate to have their voices heard. Thank you.

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Inspiring Generations to Lead

Published On: June 9, 2023

YGM 2023: July 2. Eunice is one of the students who received a scholarship from The United Church of Canada’s partnership with the United Theological Seminary in Zimbabwe. Your Mission and Service gifts empower young women like Eunice as they grow to become leaders for the future. Thank you.

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