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CommunityCongregationSocial JusticeUpdates - Apr 25, 2023

Grace Impact on Women and Children at RESET

Grace has worked with RESET for many years by providing Grace House, a safe living location that helps support young women and their children. RESET Society of Calgary helps women and children who are victims of sexual exploitation and/or sex trafficking. RESET reports that more than 90% of trafficking victims within Canada come from Canada - there are approximately 3,000 women and girls involved in sexual exploitation in Calgary. Sections of a letter from RESET Executive Director Theresa Jenkins outline some of the impact Grace mission work has on the hundreds of vulnerable women and...

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Updates - Mar 22, 2023

Stewardship Spotlight on Earth Care: Simple Steps for E-Waste Management

Don't Let Your E-Waste Take a Toll: Simple Steps for Responsible E-Waste Management  Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, refers to discarded or unwanted electronic devices, including computers, cell phones, televisions, and other electronic equipment. With the rapid pace of technological innovation, electronic devices are becoming obsolete at an increasingly rapid rate, leading to a growing problem of electronic waste.  Since 2010, the volume of e-waste generated globally has been steadily rising. By 2019, approximately 53.6 million metric tons was produced. This was an...

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CongregationUpdates - Mar 22, 2023

Session Highlights

At its regular meeting on March 13, 2023, the Session• opened with prayer and reflection on Exodus 17:1-7; reminding us that God goes in front of us and God keeps promises, even in the wilderness• gave thanks for Jiebieni Nyajwok’s leadership in organizing an event in recognition of World Day of Prayer• expressed appreciation for the training on pastoral conversations for elders, deacons and homebound visitors• supported plans to reintroduce the option of bread and juice distributed at stations through-out the sanctuary when Holy Communion is celebrated Easter morning• was advised by the...

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