Act Now
Aid for Asylum Seekers in Central America
[Image credit: Sean Hawkey/ACT Alliance]
"Eruptions of social protest in several Latin American countries in recent months draw attention to some of the factors that “push” people to decide to leave their homes in hope of a new life further north: rising fuel costs; cuts to public services like health, education and transit; droughts, forest fires and floods related to climate change; and gang violence." Read Jim Hodgson's reflection on the complexity of the migrant situation in Central America.
United Church Mission & Service partner ACT Alliance continues to help provide increased access to protection, basic needs, and essential information for asylum seekers regarding their rights along the Central America–Mexico–U.S. corridor—your continued support and prayers are greatly appreciated.
Worship
Children's Sunday
[Photo credit: Defense for Children International]
Children’s Sunday, an opportunity to lift up the needs and celebrate the gifts of young people in their own communities and around the world, is celebrated annually across the church on the Sunday closest to November 20. Consider participating in the No Way to Treat a Child campaign to end the detention of Palestinian children, or using the Children's Sunday 2019: It's Not Fair worship service.
Act Now
Climate Strike: Fridays for Future
[Image credit: Jennifer Reed/The United Church of Canada]
At least 40 communities are continuing to hold strikes, protests, and demonstrations every Friday across Canada. You can be active in caring for creation by striking with others in your community, as well as planning to participate in the next major global strike on November 29, 2019.
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