Church resources

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're a church planning a fundraiser, you can create a fundraising page for your event. Click here to start your fundraiser now!

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!

 

We’re very concerned about how the delays due to the postal strike might affect the people we serve around the world. A large portion of our donation revenue comes in through the mail at this time of year, and these donations ensure that we’re able to provide essential support to vulnerable families and children. The people in your congregation are such faithful supporters of this ministry, but this year, many of them may miss out on the opportunity to make a gift to CLWR before the end of 2024. Here are some ways you can help:

  • Consider taking a special collection for CLWR during Advent - We’d be happy to do anything we can to support you in this, including providing envelopes. If you’re able to collect donations and send us the pooled donations via an e-transfer, you’ll make sure your members have a chance to support our work, and you’ll help us get their gifts promptly so we can put their gifts to work in the world.
  • Share this bulletin announcement:
    • POSTAL STRIKE IMPACT ON CLWR’S PROGRAMS - As we enter the Advent season, CLWR is concerned about how the postal strike might affect its programs, as a large portion of the organization's donation revenue typically comes through the mail at this time of year. Consider making a special gift to support CLWR's work by calling 1-800-661-2597 or by visiting clwr.org/advent.
  • Share this bulletin insert: Colour PDF | Black & white PDF
  • Display this PowerPoint slide: PPTX | PDF | Image
  • Encourage your congregation or Sunday School to plan an online fundraiser through the CLWR website: clwr.org/fundraisers/create 

Please, assure anyone who has already mailed in a donation not to worry – we’ll receive it eventually and it can be backdated to when it was sent. We’ll share further updates on the strike and its impact as things develop. Thank you for your steadfast partnership!

Thank you for helping us promote our 2023 Gifts from the Heart Christmas catalogue within your congregation. We've created resources to help you spread the word:

Gifts from the Heart church resources

Gifts from the Heart web store

Gifts from the Heart - 2024 Catalogue 

Gifts from the Heart - 2024 Order Form

Use these resources in your classroom or church to help people stay connected to our work!

CLWR's Advent Calendar of Kindness - Spread kindness this Advent season with CLWR

CLWR's Journey through Lent - Track your journey through Lent with our stained glass window activity

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)

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:

World Refugee Day resources

World Food Day resources

Blessing of the Animals resources

Worship resources from Canadian Foodgrains Bank (link to CFGB website)

CLWR 75th Anniversary Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving

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:

Gaza Humanitarian Emergency Appeal Resources

Resources for Crisis in East Africa

Türkiye & Syria Earthquake Response

Pakistan Flood Response

Ukraine Crisis Response 

Use these resources in your classroom or church building to help people stay connected to our work!

PDF of the CLWR Annual Report 2023-24

Special Issues of Synergy Newsletters for 2024 ELCIC Synod Conventions:
Alberta and the Territories | British Columbia | Eastern Synod | Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario | Saskatchewan

Project Map Placemat 2023-24 - An 11"×17″ placemat/poster showing where your support is making a difference

Partnership Newsletter - Spring 2024 - Includes updates on Burundi, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Somalia and Ukraine, and a feature story on our church's resources being put to good use

Partnership Newsletter - Winter 2024 - Double issue that includes updates on ongoing response in Ukraine, Haiti and other locations, and a feature story on a church's Sharecropper Project

Partnership Newsletter - Fall 2023 - Includes updates on Chad, Cameroon and South Sudan and features a story about an artist using her craft to fundraise for CLWR

Partnership Newsletter - Spring 2023 - Includes updates on Syria and Turkiye, Burundi and Nicaragua and features a refugee resettlement story