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In this update...
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September Voices of Hope/Voix d'espoir - El Salvador
The latest Alongside Hope News...
- Waiting for light - Nurse Itelvina's story
- How Nature+ restored land
- Alongside Hope values presence at Sacred circle
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Committed to community - Genevieve Ashwell's legacy
Plus resources and upcoming events
- Wild Ride - Toolkit now available!
- Join our “Becoming Kin” Book Study
- Order your Annual Resources
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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.
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Waiting for light
In rural communities of Mozambique and Madagascar, giving birth at night without electricity is dangerous—but Solar Suitcases bring light, power, and safety to mothers and babies.
Click the video to learn about how Nurse Itelvina delivers babies at a health clinic in Mozambique where electricity is unreliable. Hear the challenges she faces without adequate light, and how a Solar Suitcase will make it safe for moms and babies.
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Read the latest news
- In Mandima Village, Zimbabwe, the Nature+ project is transforming both the land and community life. Read about Simon Nezandoyi.
- At Sacred Circle 2025, Alongside Hope guided delegates through a Mapping the Ground We Stand On workshop. Read about exploring the meaning of ‘home’ and Indigenous identity.
- Inspired by a lifetime of community, faith, and generosity, Genevieve Ashwell is leaving a legacy gift to Alongside Hope to support people living in poverty and strengthen communities for the future. Read about legacy giving.
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Join the Wild Ride - be a light of change!
Until October 4, Canadians are joining Alongside Hope’s fourth annual Wild Ride — a joyful movement supporting safe births in Mozambique and Madagascar.
So far, 18 teams and 37 participants have raised over $18, 800 by walking, baking, crocheting, and cycling for mothers and babies. From Betty in the Yukon crocheting baby blankets, to Nora in Halifax baking bread, to Team Pedal Power biking long miles, each act is helping bring brighter beginnings across the globe.
Since 2020, Suzanne, Janice, and Kim have been the ‘Praying Team.’ This year, Suzanne Rumsey takes on 810 km of cycling in the Wild Ride, joining her teammates to span the distance from Mozambique to Madagascar.
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Thursday, September 11, 2025, 1p.m. ET
Join us for Praying with Alongside Hope
All are welcome to join our online parish. Hundreds have prayed with us from across Canada. Our reflector will be Beth Lorimer, KAIROS Ecological Justice Program Coordinator and a former member of the Alongside Hope youth council.
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Join the Becoming Kin Book Study!
This fall, join Alongside Hope for a six-part online book study as part of our 2025 learning journey, Living Into Right Relationships. We’ll be reading Becoming Kin by Patty Krawec, an Indigenous writer who invites us to reimagine kinship, land, and solidarity through the lens of history, memory, and Indigenous ways of knowing. The book is available at libraries, bookstores, and on Audible.ca.
Each night's discussion will be led by a different Alongside Hope volunteer or staffer:
September 15 - Nancy Denham
September 22 - Debbie Clevett
September 29 - Heather Wilks Jenkins
October 6 - Suzanne Rumsey
October 15 - Tom Mugford
October 20 - John Denham
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Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7 p.m. ET
Alongside Hope Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting will be held by Zoom for voting members and live streamed on our YouTube channel. All are welcome to attend. Members will consider the audited financial statements for FY2024-2025 and the auditor’s report, elect directors, appoint honorary associates and appoint the auditor for FY2025-26.
We will also hear from special guest speakers, Abe Janzen and Henry Reinders, the Calgary and Ontario Regional Representatives for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Abe and Henry will co-share from their experiences of engaging parishioners in our ecumenical work that inspires donors, including the Canadian Government, towards effective programs and partnerships in our mission together, to End Hunger.
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Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting Light!
Alongside Hope’s 2025 Christmas cards, featuring original artwork by Bishop John Watton, share the light and hope of Jesus through two unique designs. With a minimum donation of $25 per pack, your gift supports Alongside Hope’s global partners while spreading the message of hope at Christmas.
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2025 Annual Resources now ready to order!
We're excited to share new resources to bring Alongside Hope into your parish or community. This year’s colourful materials include folders, bookmarks, placemats, offering envelopes, a new bulletin cover, and a worship guide with services and a sample sermon—perfect for your Narthex or bulletin board.
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