As we entered 2023, I looked back at the media reports for 2022 on food insecurity, rising cost of food and the use of food banks. I found myself saddened to think that a large and increasing number of families could not survive without food banks. Having just celebrated Advent and Christmas when we hear… Read more »
A Season of Ecumenical Prayer: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and World Day of Prayer
With grateful hearts, The Canadian Council of Churches and The Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada are partnering to promote and connect the celebrations of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU) and the World Day of Prayer in Canada. We invite you and your communities to learn more about the WPCU and to find… Read more »
Rooted in Faith, Called to Action – World Day of Prayer 2023 Grants
Offerings received through the World Day of Prayer transform our prayers into action in the form of project grants that empower women and children in our own country and throughout the world. All regions share in the grants, with consideration given to the greatest need. An application for a project grant will be considered from: Canadian organizations… Read more »
Charitable Donation Tax Receipts – how and when they are produced
Every dollar is important and your support is greatly appreciated. Here are some notes for online receipts to understand how and when they are produced: 1. Donors using the Donate button on wicc.org will be prompted for their contact information and a receipt will be emailed from CanadaHelps. 2. If donors use the CanadaHelps website… Read more »
WICC Fall Fundraising Letter
Dear Friend, Together we are making a difference in many lives. Over the past year, people enjoyed many new opportunities to gather and pray and learn. Grant funding provided support to women and children affected by domestic abuse, poverty, food shortages, human trafficking, and racism. On behalf of WICC, I would like to thank you… Read more »
Welcome Cathy Reid, WICC Board President
Our newest WICC President came to the Board as the appointed member for the Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Cathy has been a valued member of the WICC Executive for a few years as Secretary and President-Elect. We now welcome her to the role of President and anticipate great blessings during… Read more »
Message of Thanks to a Special President!
Written by Janet MacFadyen with intro by Cath MacKeil At the recent WICC Annual General Meeting, Steph’s term as WICC President was completed. Her two-year leadership period happened during COVID and the Board was unable to gather in person. We appreciate how Steph used her gifts and skills to create an amazing virtual Board team.… Read more »
Pray NOW Podcast – Learn about Change with Rev. Shirley DeMerchant, host
Watch for another inspiring Pray NOW video podcast coming soon! The focus of the upcoming Pray NOW broadcast is “Change and how it has impacted us personally, spiritually and as an organization”. Storytelling helps us identify how we have been impacted by experiences. Our panel discussion will include some thought provoking and personal questions: What… Read more »
Welcoming Strangers Who Become Friends: An Advent Reflection – Written by Mary Nordick, WICC Board member
Refugee sponsorship has been around in Canada for decades. So, what is it? The best and simplest way to describe refugee sponsorship, from my experience, is to say that it is the ministry of welcoming strangers who become friends. That description comes from “a stranger is a friend I have yet to meet” – words… Read more »
Fellowship of the Least Coin Circle of Prayer
Fellowship of the Least Coin is an inspiring program that gives us the opportunity to offer a prayer for justice and give a coin in solidarity with sisters in need. This act is the symbolic cornerstone of the Fellowship of the Least Coin – no programs or meetings are required. As a “global ecumenical prayer movement… Read more »