October 17 is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Around the world, people will affirm their commitment to ending poverty. The Week to End Poverty is October 12-19, 2008. KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives prepared a resource for congregations wishing to mark this week.

Congregations can:

• Pray
• Mark October 17 in worship
  
• Learn about poverty in you community. Find opportunities to follow the biblical mandate to “love your neighbour as yourself” (Matt. 22:39). Write to your provincial government. If it has not already done so, ask for a multi-faceted plan to reduce poverty, including measurable targets and timelines.
• Meet with your elected official at the provincial level.

Contact Katharine Masterton with your stories and initiatives, or if you have any questions at kmasterton@presbyterian.ca or by calling 1-800-619-7301 or 416-441-1111 ext 250.