Outreach
To reach out beyond ourselves to serve the wider community
St. Paul’s believes and lives out the gospel mandate and mission to reach out beyond ourselves to serve the wider community. We are especially engaged in building relationships and responding to the needs of the marginalized, both locally, across Canada and internationally.
Our outreach is led by a group of people who have a passion and see this work as integral to the mission of the church. As a parish we overwhelmingly support this outreach ministry through individual designated donations as well as fundraising initiatives. Each year the Outreach Committee distributes funds raised to local, national and international projects including: the Loaves and Fishes Food Bank, Pikangikum Water Project, disaster relief, and donations to local schools to assist in programs for children who can’t otherwise afford to participate.
If you are interested in more information, or if you would like to be part of the Outreach Committee, please contact the church office at 905.852.7016.
Free Community Dinner
In February 2023 we began this exciting ministry to engage with our wider community. On the last Friday of most months, we invite the community to share a meal together. It is prepared and served by members of St. Paul’s and volunteers from the wider community of Uxbridge. Everyone is welcome. We look forward to welcoming you! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the church office at 905.852.7016.
St. Paul’s Green Team
We have an active Green Team which keeps us focused and engaged in the ministry of caring for the environment. Creation is a gift from God which we are called to be good stewards of in order to pass it along to future generations. Care of the environment is a part of our baptismal covenant. This group also tends to our gardens. If you are interested in being part of the Green Team, please contact the church office at 905.852.7016.
Adopt a Road
St. Paul’s has entered into an agreement with Durham Region to be responsible for taking care of a portion of Highway 47 east of town to Lakeridge. Our primary responsibility is to pick up the litter along that stretch of road a few times a year. If you are interested in being involved in this ministry, please speak to Geoff Carpentier.
Community Lunches
Over the winter, we partner with other churches in the community to provide a weekly soup lunch at St. Andrews Chalmers Presbyterian Church. St. Paul’s usually provides the lunch on two occasions. This ministry is the result of parishioners working together to reach out to the wider community of Uxbridge, and especially those most vulnerable due to poverty. If you are interested in volunteering, please call the church at 905.852.7016.
LGBTQQ2S+ Affirming
St. Paul’s is a safe place where everyone is welcome and included. Join us for any activity and our worship experience on Sundays at 10:30 am.
Orange Shirt Day
In September, St. Paul’s partners with other groups in our community to support “Orange Shirt Day”. This is an important ministry as we continue to understand the issues facing Indigenous Peoples, particularly around residential schools. Reconciliation continues here.
Backpacks
Every fall congregants are asked to assist in purchasing school supplies for students in need. This is one way to ensure that those students can start school in a positive way. The supplies are taken to the Salvation Army where they are distributed to young people and their families.
“Loaves & Fishes” Foodbank
On the last Sunday of each month, we collect non -perishable food items for the Uxbridge area foodbank. We aim to fill a grocery cart donated by Vince’s Grocery Store, and offer the donations as an offering during the Sunday liturgy. When you’re shopping, consider how you can help individuals and families in need in our community of Uxbridge.
