Directors explain where money goes.Dear editor, Re: the letter entitled en·ti·tle tr.v. en·ti·tled, en·ti·tling, en·ti·tles 1. To give a name or title to. 2. To furnish with a right or claim to something: Appeals, by Winnie Hammerlindl (January). You have asked an important question. Many Canadian Anglicans wonder how best to express their faith in action, and are confused by the many calls on their generosity from within the church. In a recent Anglican Journal, you were surprised to see appeals for financial support from three sources, Anglican Appeal, Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF PWRDF Primate's World Relief and Development Fund ), and World Vision. Both Anglican Appeal and PWRDF are outreach ministries of the Anglican Church of Canada. World Vision is not associated in any way with the Anglican church, but advertises in Anglican Journal to attract Anglican donors. We would like to explain what you are supporting when you give to Anglican Appeal and to PWRDF. In a nutshell nut·shell n. The shell enclosing the meat of a nut. Idiom: in a nutshell In a few words; concisely: Just give me the facts in a nutshell. Adv. 1. , Anglican Appeal supports the growth and strengthening of the church both overseas and in Canada, while PWRDF supports community development projects worldwide. The Partnerships department of General Synod The General Synod is the title of the governing body of some church organizations. Church of England In the Church of England, General Synod was instituted in 1970 and is the culmination of a process of rediscovering self-government for the Church of England that had (the national office of the Anglican Church of Canada), with the help of Anglican Appeal, supports the mission and ministry of Anglican churches in the Global South. It also encourages Canadian Anglicans to advocate for social and environmental justice, and accompanies indigenous peoples The term indigenous peoples has no universal, standard or fixed definition, but can be used about any ethnic group who inhabit the geographic region with which they have the earliest historical connection. in their struggles for justice and self-determination. Within the church, Partnerships supports the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples The Council of Indigenous Peoples (Chinese: 原住民族委員會, pinyin: yuánzhùmínzú wěiyuánhuì) (sometimes referred to as Council of Aboriginal Affairs as it creates a self-determining indigenous Anglican identity. Through the Indigenous Healing Fund, we also work with indigenous congregations and communities to address the legacy of the residential schools experience. You are already supporting this work through your regular parish donations, a portion of which is transferred by your diocese DIOCESE, eccl. law. The district over which a bishop exercises his spiritual functions. 1 B1. Com. 111. to " General Synod. If you donate to Anglican Appeal, you will be providing additional resources for this work. Anglican Appeal also supports mission and ministry in Canada's northern dioceses. Since 1959, PWRDF has supported development projects which favour disadvantaged people in Asia, Africa, Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. and in indigenous communities in Canada. These projects meet basic needs and provide lasting solutions to ensure a more just and equitable world. PWRDF supports development projects around the world, educates and advocates for change among Canadian Anglicans, provides support to refugees, and responds promptly to manmade emergencies and natural disasters. PWRDF works with many development partners in the Global South who know best how to respond to the most immediate needs of local communities. Many Canadian Anglicans seek reassurance REASSURANCE. When an insurer is desirous of lessening his liability, he may procure some other insurer to insure him from loss, for the insurance he has made this is called reassurance. that their money is being put to good use. When you give to Anglican Appeal and to PWRDF, you can be assured that your money is going to support the work of your church, through its international development ministry and through support of its mission work in Canada and throughout the world. In making these difficult choices about your charitable donations, we urge you to support the work of our church that we know and love. Ellie Johnson Director, Partnerships Anglican Church of Canada Andrew Ignatieff Director (resigned Dec. 31, 2004) prlmate's World Relief and Development Fund |
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