Canadian Lutheran World Relief

Today marks the 1,000th day of conflict in Ukraine. Recently, while visiting Ukraine to see how your support is making a difference there, our CEO Karin Achtelstetter (Rev. Dr) had the chance to sit down with Bishop Schwartz of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine. Watch this video to hear directly from Bishop Schwartz about how faith, hope and gratitude sustains communities in Ukraine during this prolonged crisis. As you reflect on these past 1,000 days of unimaginable challenges and remarkable resilience, we hope you will continue to keep the people of Ukraine in your prayers. #1000Days #StandWithUkraine #FaithInAction

Today is #WorldToiletDay 🚽🧻 Having a safe, clean place to “go” is a basic human right, but around the world, 3.5 billion people still live without proper toilet facilities. With pandemics like COVID-19 making proper sanitation more important than ever, we are working to ensure that everyone has access to latrines which are private, safe and sanitary. You can help by giving a family the gift of a latrine ➡️ clwr.org/build-a-latrine And learn what the Bible teaches about sanitation and hygiene in our new Bible Study on John 5:1-9 ➡️ clwr.org/bible-study

🎨 🖍️ Grab your crayons—it’s time to get creative! Enter CLWR’s Gifts from the Heart Colouring Contest for a chance to win amazing prizes, including a $500 donation to Gifts from the Heart. Open to all ages, from toddlers to adults!🖍️ Download the colouring page here: clwr.org/colourcontest and start colouring a scene from Lake Chad. Learn how farmers are fighting back against an unravelling ecosystem while creating your masterpiece. Let’s get colourful for a cause! 🌍 Deadline to enter: 15 December

Dear pastors & rostered leaders—want to help us spread hope this Christmas with our Gifts from the Heart? We've created resources to help you promote our 2024 catalogue within your congregation, including a poster, bulletin insert and colouring page: www.clwr.org/gifts Thank you for helping us spread the word!

Share hope this Christmas season with CLWR's 2024 Gifts from the Heart!🎁❤️ Our new catalogue is full of thoughtful and creative gifts that will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most. Bring joy to your loved ones and help rewrite a better future for people around the world this Christmas! Visit clwr.org/gfth to shop online!

Join CLWR CEO Karin Achtelstetter (Rev. Dr) at the Cross-Canada Lutheran Day of Learning and Evening Bible Study this Tuesday, November 5th, from 10:30 am EST on zoom. Speakers at the event include Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada National Bishop Susan Johnson. Friends in the Waterloo region can also join in person at Mt. Zion, 29 Westmount Road, Waterloo, ON. Visit this link to find out more and to register: https://lnkd.in/gDr5Vsiu

“Since October 4th of this year, at least one child has been killed and 10 injured daily. Thousands more children who have survived the many months of constant bombings physically unscathed, are now acutely distressed by the violence and chaos around them.” —UNICEF The children of Lebanon need your help. Only THREE days left to have your donation matched. Give now at clwr.org/lebanon

Only FIVE days left to DOUBLE the impact of your gift for the Lebanon emergency. Donate now at clwr.org/lebanon

An estimated one million people have been displaced due to the escalating violence in Lebanon. They desperately need your help. If you donate today, you can double your impact with a match from Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada for members of the Humanitarian Coalition | Coalition Humanitaire Give now at www.clwr.org/lebanon

Start a fundraiser in support of CLWR's joint Lebanon Emergency Appeal with the Humanitarian Coalition | Coalition Humanitaire. There is still time to have your donations matched x2 by Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada Start your fundraiser here: clwr.org/fundraise Donate today: clwr.org/lebanon