Sometimes we wonder if our actions, gestures or small gifts can really make a difference in a world filled with so much need. Presbyterians prove that by working together, pooling our resources and setting goals, big things can be accomplished. Whether saving pennies, transforming a birthday celebration into a fundraiser, launching a campaign or holding a benefit concert, change is happening thanks to the support of Presbyterians in Canada.
There are growing concerns about the rising number of refugees worldwide. The number of people forced to flee around the world has exceeded 50 million. Half of all refugees and displaced people are children. Many of them live in crowded camps, waiting for peace and an opportunity to return home. They have to move if […]
In a world filled with need, our church is responding by taking local action with a global impact. Whether its by saving coins, advocating for change, transforming a birthday celebration into a fundraiser or holding a benefit concert, Presbyterians across Canada are helping communities overcome poverty and build more sustainable futures. Clean Water, Better Life […]
In a world filled with need, our church walks hand-in-hand with the distressed and marginalized. What if instead of walking, we ran? On Sunday October 19, 2014, join Team PWS&D and run in the Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Choose from a variety of events including a 5K walk/run, half marathon (21K) and a full marathon (42K). […]
Presbyterians across Canada are taking action and demonstrating that by working together, pooling our resources and setting goals, we have the power to make a difference. Here’s how Presbyterians are showing God’s love to those in need! The children at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Riverview, NB, were so touched by a PWS&D presentation about maternal […]
PWS&D Sunday is a time for you and your congregation to remember the work our church is doing together to support marginalized and vulnerable people through programs in international development and emergency relief. Make February 2nd* a day to think of those who struggle for basic necessities such as nutritious food, clean water, adequate health […]
Over the past three years, Coquitlam Presbyterian Church (Coquitlam BC) has partnered with PWS&D to raise $47,417.76 as part of their annual Advent celebration. Submitted by their mission team, this is their story of what motivated them to do advent differently.
Presbyterians across Canada are taking action and demonstrating that by working together, pooling our resources and setting goals, we have the power to make a difference. Here are just a few examples of how Presbyterians are responding together to create sustainable futures, free from poverty and hunger.
Sometimes we wonder if our actions, gestures or small gifts can really make a difference in a world filled with so many abundant needs. This fall, Presbyterians proved that by working together, pooling our resources and setting goals, that big things can be accomplished. Whether saving pennies, transforming a birthday celebration into a fundraiser, launching […]