United Church of Canada Mission and Service
At this time of year while we count our blessings during Lent using the BLESSINGS CALENDAR: What R U Up 2? know that the funds from our Blessings Jars will go to aid in Ukrainian relief efforts through the United Church of Canada Mission and Service Fund. The Ukraine emergency appeal is active - you can find an updated message at https://united-church.ca/social-action/act-now/ukraine-crisis and a description of the work of one of our mission and service partners in helping Ukrainian refugees in Moldova at https://united-church.ca/stories/putting-faith-action-support-ukrainian-refugees. There will be more information coming out to mark the second anniversary of the invasion on Saturday, February 24.
Thank you for the generosity you showed during our last stewardship campaign by the increase in giving to Mission and Service. The United Church of Canada through Mission and Service share our resources with three goals in mind:
- to help transform lives
- to inspire meaning and purpose
- to build a better world
Globally, we support people to access clean water, food, and medical care. We support skills training and economic development. We help with peace-making and sustainable agriculture efforts. We provide disaster relief and advocate for the rights of those who all too often don’t get a say, like children and migrant workers.
For more information on the United Church of Canada Mission and Service check out the link at: https://united-church.ca/community-and-faith/get-involved/mission-and-service/what-mission-and-service.
Should you have any questions please feel free to ask me or any of the members of the Social Justice Team.