Welcome to Update - December 2022 | |
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Working towards a truly just,
healthy and peaceful world.
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- Will Postma reflects on Advent (VIDEO)
- The future is bright for Mozambican health clinics
- Food relief delivers hope in Kenya (VIDEO)
- World of Gifts keeps on giving! (VIDEO)
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Catch the latest episode of ajustgeneration (PODCAST)
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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 Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. | |
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An Advent filled with care and affection | | |
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The opening prayer from PWRDF's Advent resource, written by Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat, prompted this reflection from Executive Director Will Postma. “The words are so inspiring to me – bind us together, care, affection, each other, flourish in our places.” Watch Will's video message or read below. | |
The future is bright after Mozambican rains | | |
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When PWRDF made plans to fund and install 50 solar suitcases in off-the-grid rural health clinics in Mozambique last year, we took the rainy season into account. But shipping backlogs, a cyclone and insurrection were unexpected. | |
Food relief program delivers hope in Kenya | |
Click on the image above to watch this video from Church World Service. | |
In late June, the Humanitarian Coalition launched an appeal to respond to the hunger emergency unfolding around the world. The goal was to raise funds to provide assistance to people on the edge of famine. The Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a member of the HC. PWRDF, as a member of the Foodgrains Bank, participated in the appeal, and funds were matched by the Government of Canada. PWRDF Donors quickly responded, giving $99,651 during the matching period. PWRDF was selected by HC and the Foodgrains Bank to oversee one of the resulting projects. | |
PWRDF responds to Tropical Storm Julia in Guatemala | | |
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PWRDF is supporting communities in Guatemala affected by Tropical storm Julia, with an emergency grant of $25,000. The storm severely hit the communities where longstanding PWRDF partner Madre Tierra operates. | |
The World of Gifts keeps on giving! | |
This year when you give from World of Gifts in honour of a loved one, you'll receive a special PWRDF gift tag as a token of our thanks. Support our partners working to accompany refugees, improve food security and livelihoods, provide clean water, empower women and support Indigenous programs. In Your Honour cards are available for each gift, or ecards for online orders. | |
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All are welcome to join our online parish. Hundreds have prayed with us from across Canada.
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December 8, 1 p.m. ET - Archbishop Lynne McNaughton, Diocese of Kootenay
Praying with PWRDF will resume in January.
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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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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 [email protected].
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There are still “Peace on Earth” Christmas cards available for order. When you send a PWRDF Christmas card you are supporting our partners, and also spreading the good news about our programs. This card includes the message “Christmas Peace” in Oji-Cree, Inuktituk and the five official languages of the Lambeth Conference of the worldwide Anglican Communion: English, French, Japanese, Spanish and Kiswahili. Cards are available in packs of 12 for a recommended donation of $25. | | |
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Advent Resource
This year's resource was written by noted biblical scholar Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat. In The Birth of Hope, Dr. Keesmaat helps us to make the connections between the women in the bible, and our own hopes and griefs in this time of climate crisis. It's not too late to learn more and to start receiving your daily reflections. Learn more and subscribe at pwrdf.org/Advent2022
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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. | | | | | |
