At St. John's York Mills
For everyone to whom much is given, of him shall much be required. (Luke 12:48)
.. For when I was hungry, you gave me food; when thirsty, you gave me drink; when I was a stranger, you took me into your home, when naked you clothed me; when I was ill you came to my help, when in prison you visited me. (Matthew 25: 35-37)
These passages from the scriptures inspire the Outreach and Faithworks Committee in its various activities. It reaches out through education and assistance on many levels by.....
The committee raises funds in support of the Diocese of Toronto’s FaithWorks that delivers direct, practical assistance to those in need or at risk, through partnership with recipient agencies involved in the delivery of social, health, or community service at local, diocesan, national and global levels.
FaithWorks ministries and partners assist thousands in need annually in the program areas of: children and youth, families at risk, people seeking transitional and permanent housing, the unemployed, refugees, outreach to prison inmates and those living in the developing world. Each year our St. John’s committee invites 4 organizations within FaithWorks to speak on FaithWorks designated Sundays.
A portion of the funds raised at St. John’s are directed to local community outreach activities. We reach out through education and assistance on many levels by...
If you are interested in joining this active committee, please contact the Chair of the Outreach Committee through the Church Office.
E-mail or telephone the Church Office at (416) 225-6611 for details on any of the programs.
This page last updated by Scott McDougall Mar 27th 2006