THE PARISH OF ST MARGARET (ANGLICAN)

PROVISION OF SPACE FOR LAMP CHC TO DELIVER NEEDED SUPPORT 4 DAYS PER WEEK TO THE MOST VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY; - PROVIDE FREE MEALS HYGIENE SUPPORT REST AND SHELTER FROM THE EXTREME WEATHER EVER SUNDAY; - MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEALS AND CHRISTMAS DINNER WITH THE SUPPORT FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES AND DONORS; - WE HAVE BECOME A COMMUNITY CHURCH AND COMMUNITY HUB FOR ALL TO EXPERIENCE THE LOVE AND COMPASSION OF JESUS 5 DAYS PER WEEK; - HIRE A LAY PASTORAL ASSOCIATE TO STRENGTHEN OUR MINISTRY TO OUR HOMELESS AN PRECARIOSLY HOUSED FRIENDS; - HOME WORK CLUB; - AFTER THE PANDEMIC WE CONTINUE TO WORSHIP IN-PERSON AND ON ZOOM; AND - ANTI-RACISM RECONCILIATION AND INCLUSION WORK E.G. PRIDE INDIGENOUS HISTORY ORANGE SHIRT DAY AND BHM. - POST-PANDEMIC MAINTENANCE OF AN OUTDOOR PANTRY THAT PROVIDES FOOD TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS IT ANY TIME OF DAY; A GIFT FROM THE UNITED WAY; - PROVIDE PASTORAL AND SPIRITUAL CARE TO OUR STREET-INVOLVED COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS WILL AS TO STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WHO WORK IN OUR COMMUNITY; - CREATED A SAFE SPACE FOR QUEER SIBLINGS TO GATHER FOR PRAYER AND CONVERSATION ON ZOOM; - WE LAUNCHED CHRISTIANITY 101 A 4+WEEK INTRODUCTION TO THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AIMED AT NEWCOMERS AND THOSE PREPARING FOR BAPTISM CONFIRMATION OR REAFFIRMATION OF FAITH.