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Outreach is a priority ministry of the Parish Council The ministries are: Communications
Brainstorming Outreach
Summary of 13 Feb 07 meeting results here » Social Justice Concerns
"what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.”
(-Micah 6:8)
Outreach programs Supportive and (also: COTH archive)
Summer Positions Available - The Scott Mission, Caledon ON The Scott Mission is looking for Head Cook, Assistant Cook, 4 Kitchen Assistants and 4 Male Counsellors for our Summer Residential Camp Program in Caledon, Ontario. Please visit www.scottmissioncamp.ca for application forms and more information. A Male Counsellor will attend to the health, safety and spiritual welfare of the campers. Counsellors work in pairs and care for eight children per week. In addition they assist in camp activities, general activity planning and leading devotions. Some counsellors may be required to lead in a morning activity. The Head Cook will provide nutritional meals for campers and staff, plan menus, order food and oversee the general operation of the kitchen. In addition the Head Cook will oversee all kitchen staff and assign duties, prepare and implement schedules, write and deliver evaluations to all kitchen staff. The Assistant Cook assists the Head Cook and will hold nutrition and health and safety knowledge and have experience in large meal preparation for children. The Kitchen Assistant works with the Cook to prepare, serve, and clean up after meals. A large part of this position requires washing dishes and setting up tables. A Kitchen Assistant works with the cooks to prepare, serve and clean-up after the meals at camp. Kitchen Assistants must be willing to wash and dry dishes, set tables, and have basic knowledge of food preparation. About Scott Mission Camp At the Scott Mission we believe that all kids deserve a holiday at summer camp, no matter what the financial restraints of their families. Attending the Scott Mission Camp is a unique experience. It offers kids an opportunity to get out of the city and enjoy fun, creative activities. It allows kids to develop friendships with other campers and counsellors in a positive, caring environment where the love of Christ is demonstrated through words and actions. The Scott Mission Camp is a 100 acre property in Caledon, ON, 45 minutes north of Toronto or about 15 minutes north of Brampton. There are bike trails, beautiful forests, large sports fields, a swimming pool, a basketball court, climbing wall, high ropes course and a playground. Contacts
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Outreach meeting - At the suggestion of Bishop Boyle in Malawi, we will be visiting with Leah Creighton, former Acting Secretary from the Diocese of Northern Malawi on Thursday, May 15th from 7-9 pm. at Upper Canada College. Leah is flying to Toronto from Virginia to assist us in the project design of this new outreach initiative. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Members of Christ Church Deer Park and the Churches-on-the-Hill [link] have been involved in this work in the past, and have indicated an interest to continue this work. If you would like to discuss more on how we can do our share, please contact Michael Watson through the Parish Office (416-920-4211). Let’s Reach Out Together! Parishioners at Christ Church Deer Park have a long and proud heritage in reaching out to those in need through an active and caring Outreach ministry. As Anglicans, and as members of the wider Christian family, we continue to be committed to the goal of helping others in our own community and beyond. As a result of two Strategic Planning Days in 2006 and 2007, Outreach emerged as a top priority. This is why we are now inviting you to identify and select an outreach activity in which you would like to participate, and where together, we can make a difference. We invite you to choose from one of the five key activity priorities that emerged from our Parish Outreach “brainstorming” session which followed the Strategic Planning Days. By indicating your interest now, we will be able to plan our strategies and resources as we move forward. This is an exciting time for our parish to be actively engaged together. Having defined Outreach as a number one priority, we now welcome you to participate, and to make a difference. From our seniors to our very youngest members, there's an opportunity for everyone to be involved. "Your support… your enthusiasm… and your concern for those in need can and will make a difference." - The Rev. Canon Dr. Judy Rois Make a Choice. Make a Difference! Here are the priority areas that have emerged. We need'Champions' and 'Volunteers' for each Team to make it happen.
Outreach in Action Update - Thanks to 45 people who have responded to our new local and global outreach initiatives. We are currently in the process of development and implementation, we invite your interest and participation by completing the form on the OUTREACH IN ACTION brochure [see here »] , or by contacting Brian Buckingham through the Parish Office: 416-920-5211 or email. [November 2007] The Churches on-the-Hill Food Drive Update - Organized by Deer Park United Church - It was once again a great success – 200 boxes of food items plus $5,500.00 in cash was collected which will be shared with STOP, Evangel Hall and the Churches on-the-Hill Food Bank. Thank you for your support. The Churches on-the-Hill Food Bank depends on your continued support and has an ongoing need for non-perishable food items. These may be left in the Atrium in the box marked "food bank". Outreach in Action Today
Other activities we’re involved in:
This past year CCDP has supported a number of agencies concerned with food. One member of the committee is designated as the parish liaison with the Churches on the Hill (COTH) Food Bank. In addition to individual donations, approximately 30 parishioners regularly assist at the Food Bank in a variety of roles. A bin in the Atrium makes it easy for all of us to leave food that will be taken to the COTH Food Bank. A major 'feeding' project takes place between November and April when approximately 30 volunteers take part in a program to provide a weekly lunch of soup and sandwiches for 50 residents at two residences of LOFT. The lunch provides an opportunity for socialization as well as a tasty and nutritious meal. To visit the LOFT website, click here. The STOP Community Food Centre Christ Church Deer Park has had a long history of providing support to the STOP. The STOP Community Food Centre strives to increase access to healthy food in a manner that maintains dignity, builds community and challenges inequality. Their work is based on the belief that food is a basic human right. At The Stop they run a range of programs including community dining, kitchens and gardens, nutrition and support for pregnant women and a food bank. The Stop is located in Davenport West, a community that struggles with hunger, high unemployment and homelessness. To visit the STOP website click here.
Homelessness and inadequate housing resources are, unfortunately, part of our community. One of the ways that the committee has tried to address this pressing issue is to make members of the parish aware of advocacy activities and support community activities that try to speak to these issues. Several years ago the parish was part of a Churches on the hill (COTH) Habitat for Humanity building project - a number of parishioners are still very active in this agency. The committee provides an annual donation to the Homelessness Action Fund, a faith-based advocacy group. This past year, donations were also made to Wychwood Day Hostel, the Yonge Street Mission and the SOS program at LOFT. All these programs provide assistance to those who for whatever reason may be living on the street. THE DIOCESE OF TORONTO: FaithWorks In addition to personal and parish initiatives, Anglicans from across the Diocese of Toronto are also able to band together to make significant contributions. CCDP supports the outreach programs of the Diocese through the allocation of funds as determined by the Diocese. These programs include All Saints Church Community Centre and Flemington Park Ministry. To visit the FaithWorks website, click here.
We believe that we have a responsibility for sharing our resources in the wider community. This past year the committee provided support to a COTH evening to celebrate Africa with an inspiring talk by Stephen Lewis. We are exploring with the other member churches the most appropriate way of building continued community support for supportive programs in Africa. We also support the development and relief agency of the Anglican Church of Canada - the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF). The Primate's Fund is the Canadian Anglican response for emergency relief, refugees, development, and justice. And it's making a difference in the world.
During season of Advent our Giving Christmas Tree in Elliott Hall has been a huge success - For more about this annual outreach project, click here. |
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Christ Church Deer Park
1570 Yonge Street
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