Since 1946, the work of CLWR has been possible because of churches in Canada partnering in mission.
Your efforts to help your congregation engage with our work are so important—thank you! Please use these resources however you're able, and let us know what else would help your church join together in the work of compassion and justice.
Heidi Van Schaik, the Church Relations Manager at CLWR, is working with congregations across Canada in finding ways for members to engage with CLWR’s mission. Feel free to reach out to her with questions or comments at heidi@clwr.org or 204-631-0504 or 1-800-661-2597 ext 204.
Here are some of the ways congregations across Canada are supporting—and being part of—CLWR’s mission: Church Engagement Ideas (PDF)
If you'd like us to send you print copies of brochures, posters or other resources listed below, please email us at clwr@clwr.org!
CLWR Bible Studies
CLWR’s Bible Studies have been designed to help congregations delve deeper into the challenges leading to injustices around the world, to explore related Bible stories, to discuss how these connect and how God calls us to act together. These studies are meant to be adapted for your congregation’s needs and are free to use.
World Refugee Day resources
World Refugee Day falls on June 20 each year. Join us in prayer, meditation and action about the plight of displaced people around the world, and God’s call for us to respond. Use these liturgical resources to mark the day:
Recent emergency appeals
Thank you for sharing our emergency appeals with your congregation. Your congregation's support is providing real help and hope to those affected. Below, you'll find impact reports and other resources which you may wish to share with your congregation:
Resources for Crisis in East Africa
Liturgical resources
Want to dedicate a Sunday to engaging with global issues, or need to fill a Sunday on the calendar? Feel free to integrate some of these liturgical resources:
Blessing of the Animals resources
Worship resources from Canadian Foodgrains Bank (link to CFGB website)
CLWR 75th Anniversary Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving
Promotional materials
Use these resources in your classroom or church building to help people stay connected to our work!
PDF of the CLWR Annual Report 2021-22
PowerPoint slide of the CLWR Annual Report 2021-22
Project Map Placemat 2023 - An 11"×17″ placemat/poster showing where your support is making a difference
Partnership Newsletter - Winter 2023 - Double issue that includes updates on the Ukraine and Pakistan emergency appeals and a feature story on refugee sponsorship
Partnership Newsletter - Fall 2022 - Includes updates on Ethiiopia and South Sudan and features a story about a Limonade stand raising money for Ukraine
Partnership Newsletter - Spring 2022 - Includes updates on Ukraine, Ethiopia and Uganda and features a refugee resettlement story
Partnership Newsletter - Winter 2022 - Double issue that includes updates on Haiti and India emergency appeals and a feature story on refugee resettlement
Impact reports
Here are some specific examples of what your congregation's giving has accomplished recently!
Educational activities & resources
Use these resources in your classroom or church building to help people stay connected to our work!
Vacation Bible School (VBS) Resources - Supplementary resources for VBS activities
CLWR Bible Studies - Designed to help congregations delve deeper into the challenges leading to injustices around the world
Make Room at the Table - A group activity for World Refugee Day
Refugee Experience Youth Resource - Sunday School lesson: refugee life
Forced to Flee - A group simulation on forced migration from our partners at Canadian Foodgrains Bank (Click to download from the CFGB website)
Fundraising opportunities
Here are some ways you can raise money together to make a difference!
Gifts from the Heart - Thank you for helping us promote our 2022 Gifts from the Heart Christmas catalogue within your congregation. We've created resources to help you spread the word:
Gifts from the Heart resources
