“It’s easy to change the world”, Bethany Hartropp, volunteer Youth leader at St. Mary’s, Kirkland, states with great emphasis. The youth group at the parish is leading the way, giving others the chance to change the world - one bottle drive, one food drive, one benefit concert at a time. “It’s easy, anyone can do it!”
As the Christmas season approaches we often find ourselves realizing how lucky we are and many get an even bigger urge to spread their good fortune. Harvest this feeling of love and giving in your YOUTH this Advent season by following the four lesson plans below, inspired by the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund gifts in the "Gifts of Mission Gift Guide".
Like any 11 year old, Liam Olsen loves playing and learning new things. He speaks Mandarin and English; does very well in school and is musical--has taken piano lessons, sang in the Vancouver Children's Choir for the past two years and plays trumpet in his school's band.
“A movement of people who come together for the greater good.
A world where, when the call goes out, people respond.”
Me To We
Living in a world that has been plagued with global tragedy and turmoil can not be easily ignored. If you were looking to shun away the world, we would ask you to turn off your television, avoid news stands and log off social media websites. Disconnecting from the many outlets that keep us globally informed is definitely not easy, and because of it’s obvious in an in-your-face-manor, it should not be ignored...
Are you between the ages of 18 and 25? Are you passionate about ending hunger around the world? Are you interested in putting your faith into action? Do you want to learn more about the causes of hunger and poverty? Do you want to meet people who are working for a better future?
At the request of our partners in Burundi, we're currently looking at ways to connect Anglican youth in Canada with our partners in Burundi! Click here to begin reading blog entries from the delegation to Bujumbura.
The Jagorani Chakra Foundation (JCF) is a small program for children born in brothels to rehabilitate and care for children born in brothels, and to provide them with proper food, clothing, shelter, education and healthcare facilities.