Welcome to Update - January 2023 | |
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Working towards a truly just,
healthy and peaceful world.
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- Work continues in Zambia to protect children
- Ukrainian partners prepare for winter
- Pakistan Flood Response
- World of Gifts 2022
- PWRDF Annual Report - Available in French and English
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Voices of Hope can be shared in English or French in your parish as a bulletin insert, read as an announcement, or included in an e-blast. This month read about PWRDF's support for people affected by tropical storm Julia in Guatemala. | |
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REMINDER: Donations must be received online or be postmarked by December 31, 2022 to receive a tax receipt for this calendar year.
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Work continues in Zambia to protect children | | |
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As PWRDF enters its third year of partnership with the Zambian Anglican Council Outreach Program (ZACOP), the development arm of the Zambian Anglican Church, real results are being achieved. The Zambian Council Outreach Program is working to end child marriages, educate young people about sexual reproductive health and rights and raise awareness about child abuse, particularly in young girls. | |
Ukrainian partners prepare for winter | | |
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PWRDF continues to support existing and new partners working in Ukraine. To date, $1,170,495 has been raised by churches and individuals across Canada for PWRDF, and the donations continue to come in. Here’s an update on two new projects. | |
Click on the image above to view this video from the Church of Pakistan. | |
Thank you to the Church of Pakistan for sharing this video from their first emergency relief distribution. This video includes photos and clips from a first relief distribution coordinated by the Anglican Church of Pakistan, supported by PWRDF and other members of the Anglican Alliance. PWRDF is proud to be partnering with Anglican Alliance partners on this response. | |
The World of Gifts keeps on giving! | |
Support our partners working to accompany refugees, improve food security and livelihoods, provide clean water, empower women and support Indigenous programs. | | | |
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All are welcome to join our online parish. Hundreds have prayed with us from across Canada.
January 12, 1 p.m. ET – Valerie Maier, President of PWRDF’s Board of Directors will be our reflector.
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Thursday, January 26, 1 p.m. ET
Volunteer Orientation Webinar
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This webinar is for new PWRDF Parish Representatives, Diocesan Representatives or interested friends who want to learn more about PWRDF, the role of volunteers and ways to stay informed and support PWRDF. If you are considering becoming a PWRDF volunteer, you may find this introductory session helpful as you will have the opportunity to meet staff and ask questions. | |
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Wednesday, February 1, 7 p.m.
Introducing Super Friends 10!
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Super Friends is a long-standing Social Justice children's resource produced by PWRDF, with stories, activities and faith connection. In Super Friends10! you will find these same elements and more. The purpose of this webinar is to share the new look of Super Friends, and this support resource for those who work with children and youth. Join contributors the Rev. Cheryl Kukurtz of the Diocese of Brandon, Ian Long of Blob Tree and Su McLeod, PWRDF Youth Engagement Coordinator to learn about the new developments and how you might use it in your ministry and home. Please forward to youth leaders in your parish.
Download the resource.
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PWRDF coming to a church near you – virtually
PWRDF has joined scores of virtual worship services at parishes across the country. Staff can deliver a prerecorded sermon, or join live worship on Zoom or other platforms. To learn more or to book a virtual guest speaker, contact Public Engagement Officer Christine Hills.
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PWRDF wants to hear from you!
Please share your fundraising success stories to inspire others and to spread the word about the good work you have done! Email Christine Hills and tell us about it. Many thanks to all of our donors.
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Canadian Foodgrains Bank Church Calendar
Weekly Prayer – Lectionary Year A
Prayer is a powerful way for Christians to respond to needs in the world. These prayers compiled by the Canadian Foodgrains Bank correspond to one of the suggested Sunday Revised Common Lectionary readings.
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PWRDF Annual Report now available, in English and French
The 2021-2022 Annual Report was included in the November Anglican Journal. New this year, our Annual Report is also available in French. Click on either of the images to view the PDF. If you would like to order Annual Reports in English or French, please email pwrdf@pwrdf.org.
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Book your Mapping Exercise workshop
PWRDF's Mapping the Ground We Stand On is now available as an online or an in-person workshop. Learn more at pwrdf.org/mapping-exercise.
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a just generation is a series of conversations with allies, educators and folks working to bring about equity and justice. | |
Join Youth Council member Clare Urquhart and former Youth Council member Jessica Steele in conversation with Director for Gender Justice, Anglican Communion Office, Mandy Marshall, as they explore the intersection between climate justice and gender justice. | |
Climate Action resources available for order | PWRDF’s resources focus on UN Sustainable Development Goal #13, Climate Action. Our series of bulletin inserts highlight how PWRDF partners are taking climate action to improve food security and health, to empower women and Indigenous communities, to respond to emergencies, to accompany refugees and displaced people and to engage youth. Order your resources for your parishes fall gatherings and services. | | | | |
