Outreach and Social Justice Ministry
Cedar Park United Church reaches out to the community and the world through the work of its Outreach and Social Justice Ministry. A committed group of people coordinate educational events and assist the community in its support of a wide range of initiatives both locally and globally that serve God’s people in the world.
Grandmothers to Grandmothers is an exciting new initiative for Cedar Park as it works to support the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s mission in Africa. This foundation supports those who struggle with the disease and consequences of AIDS.
Cedar Park United Church is also concerned about the environment and will be taking steps to educate and act on programmes that will make God’s creation a safe and healthy place for all.
Other initiatives supported by the congregation include:
Family Life Centre. Nine Lakeshore churches support healthy family life through this referral, short-term counselling and relationship support centre.
Christian Action Chretienne. This ecumenical effort in partnership with ten churches provides food for those facing an economic crisis.
Dix Mille Villages. This joint project with two other local churches supports a nonprofit store selling fair trade products in Pointe-Claire Village.
C.A.R.E. Apartments. This joint project with Beaurepaire United Church provides housing and support for three mentally ill male adults.
St. Columba House. This mission of the United Church in Point St. Charles seeks justice through empowerment, education, and social action. We welcome your gifts of nonperishable food for St. Columba House year-round. They gratefully decline donations of clothing and household goods.
Montreal City Mission. This downtown Montreal community is built on diversity. The mission seeks justice and empowerment for the marginalized in our society, including immigrants and refugees in the Montreal area. It continues to find challenging opportunities to grow and meet its objectives through the dedicated work of many United churches in Montreal.
Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada. This group supports mission and ministry in Canada and our global partners.
Foster Parents Plan of Canada. Cedar Park United Church sponsors four children: Mario in the Philippines; Naheed in Pakistan; Nguyen Viet An in Vietnam, and Idania in Nicaragua . Through financial support, these children receive health care, schooling, as well as improved water quality, because the money works for the family and community as well.
United Church National Projects. This group supports KAIROS projects and HIV/AIDS research and support.
Cedar Park’s Youth in Action of Free the Children. Through this organization, youth have successfully worked together to build a school in Kenya.
Montreal Community Loan Association. This group provides needy communities on the island of Montreal with assistance.
Montreal Diet Dispensary. This group provides the economically disadvantaged mothers with support, counselling, and nutritional assistance.
