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PWRDF membership approves new name

On Oct. 15, the membership of the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund approved a new name for the 65-year-old organization. As of March 1,

Lise Hewak and Janice Douglas at Holy Sepulchre.

UK choral course a dream come true

My friend Lise and I sang together in our high school madrigal choir in London, Ont., but neither of us had been to London, England

The logo for the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund

Wildfires prompt PWRDF to start fund for Canada

In this year of unprecedented wildfires from coast to coast, PWRDF (Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund) is establishing a fund specifically for in-Canada emergency

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PWRDF mounts diverse response

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24, more than 6.5 million Ukrainians have been forced to leave their homes and find safety

The Rev. Canon Martha Tatarnic with her new book

Is worshipping together important?

Recently at St. Olave, Swansea, the Rev. Dr. PJ Carefoote, our honorary assistant, presented a series on the history of the Church in Toronto. I

Women and children in front of a sign promoting aid work

When disaster happens, PWRDF responds

The pandemic plunged many of PWRDF’s partners into crisis mode. Working in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities, they faced the challenges of social

The Anglican

Just press pray

It may seem a bit incongruous to read the 400-year-old words of the Book of Common Prayer on an app, but that’s what I find

The logo for the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund

Annual cycling fundraiser takes left turn

For the past six years, volunteers across Canada have participated in the Ride for Refuge on behalf of The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund

Parents with a baby

Journey through Uganda

In his 1908 book, My African Journey, Winston Churchill dubbed Uganda the Pearl of Africa for its rugged natural beauty and fertile land. More than

A mother and young child.

Grant improves lives of women, children

In the past year, prenatal health in Burundi has improved, more babies were born safely in Rwanda, more people in Tanzania gained access to clean

Primate Fred Hiltz sits among a group of children.

Primate attends special service

Seven years ago, St. Olave, Swansea in Toronto opened its doors to the Sudanese Community Church of Toronto, offering a space to worship on Sunday

A group of children gathered in a church.

New minister transforms kids’ program

St. Olave, Swansea in Toronto received a $49,000 grant from the Our Faith-Our Hope campaign last summer to hire a children’s and youth minister for

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