Ministry Teams
How effective Ministry Teams work...
1. Common purpose
2. Clear roles
3. Accepted leadership
4. Effective processes
5. Solid relationships
6. Clear communication
Anglican Church Women (ACW)
This group is open to all women of the parish.
The ACW meets for fellowship, plans a variety of fund-raising projects throughout the year. Funds raised by the ACW are divided between our church and various worthy church-related organizations.
Contact: Christine Goodman - 932.2741
top...Bethany Care
This caring group meets each Thursday morning at the Bethany Care Center to assist the residents in getting to and from the chapel for their weekly service.
Contacts: Penny West - 932.6793
top...Big Hill Lodge
There is a service of the Holy Eucharist once a month (on the 2nd Wednesday of the month) in the morning at Big Hill Lodge. Members of the parish assist with this. We are now in the process of putting together a team to assist with an evening prayers service that occurs approximately once a month.
Contacts: Christine Goodman (morning service) - 932.2741
Elizabeth Short (evening service) - 932.6556
top...Prayer Group
The Prayer Group are now in their 12th year together and continue to be committed to quiet prayer for...
Our staff;
Our Corporation and Vestry;
Ministry teams at All Saints; and
Anyone in need of prayer.
And we’re happy to announce that we have a new Group Leader...Tara Courte.
Contact: Tara Courte - 851.5584
top...Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF)
The PWRDF is a response by Canadian Anglicans to the gospel call to bear witness to God's healing love in a broken world. Inspired by the vision of a spirit-filled community of hope, PWRDF walks together with partners in Canada and overseas, to share in the creation of a more just and peaceful world. In joy and struggle, the Primate's Fund engages in development work, responds to emergencies, works to protect refugees and educates and advocates for change.
Contact: Daisy Williams - 239.9290
top...Telecare
Telecare was instituted as a means of staying in touch with our fellow parishioners.
A small team contacts each family on our parish list every three months to 'touch base'...see how things are going in their lives and if there's any needs, those will be addressed and the appropriate follow up arranged.
Contact: Joyce Clapperton - 932.2886
top...Sunday School
Our Sunday School teachers are a dedicated, loving group that enjoy spending time with the young members of our parish. For more information and an outline of how our Sunday School works, please click here...
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Our Nursery is clean and bright and, along with the babies, there are caring adults that enjoy their time together with the wee ones on Sunday mornings. The Nursery is available for our 10:30am service.
top...Youth
Our vision for comprehensive youth ministry is to...
Empower youth to live as disciples of Jesus Christ today.
To draw youth to responsible participation in the life mission and work of the Christian Church.
And to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.
One of the ways we were able to serve our youth this year was to participate in the St. Peter's Lutheran Church youth programs. Each Friday there was a 'games and discussion' night. We were excited for our youth to participate in this program as were the folks at St. Peters.
In addition to the program at St. Peter's, we will be holding our regular Sunday 10:30 am youth group at the Holy Spirit School.
Traditionally, our youth have been involved in the following activities throughout the year...
Climb for wilderness
30 hour famine
Hiking
Skating
Bowling
Going out for ice-cream (when in Cochrane...do as the Cochranites!)
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