Our Community Ministries
As Christians we look to reach out to both local and distant communities and provide assitance to people facing economic and social challenges.
Some of our key community ministries are listed below.
ACW (Anglican Church Women)
The Christ Church ACW plays a vibrant role in the life of the Anglican Church and serves to bring women of all ages together for social and service opportunities.
The community is invited to attend and support the fundraising and seasonal events hosted by the church such as the Lenten Pancake Supper, Muffin Breakfasts, Plant Sale, and Christmas Market.
Black History Month
The Black History Month committee is a vibrant and integral part of the life and work of the Christ Church community. They provide opportunities to break barriers, create awareness about the Black community, fellowship, education, love and support to Christ Church parishioners and beyond.
Attend our events, help with our fundraising efforts and we welcome anyone interested in supporting our efforts to join the committee!
Christ Church Players
The Christ Church Players looks to bring an annual Murder Mystery performance to the Stouffville community.
Food Bank
Christ Church works with the Whitchurch-Stouffville Food Bank to ensure that all members of the community have access to healthy food.
Garden Ministry
The Garden Ministry works to beautify the Christ Church outdoor space along with working with other ministries on garden projects and special outdoor spaces.
International Outreach
The International Outreach ministry provides a platform through which service to those less fortunate is facilitated through projects and international travel. It enhances our compassion for others as it permits us to understand their plights first-hand and convey that understanding to our fellow parishioners. Through these experiences, one’s faith can be strengthened.
We welcome all who wish to travel or discuss international projects. All support - both financial and volunteer hours) gratefully accepted.
Lay Pastoral Visitors
Lay pastoral visitors spend time with and offer care and support to all who may be unable to regularily come to Church.
LiveStream
The mission of the Livestream Ministry is to enhance the availability of our services by electronic means in order to reach all those with computer or phone access that choose to attend from home or unable to attend in person.
We welcome anyone who would like to join our team to be an operator. We can proved simple training from pushing buttons to change slides or operating cameras and sound equipment. It is a very rewarding experience.
Local Outreach
The Local Outreach ministry supports various charitable groups and community programs accross York Region.
Truth and Reconciliation
The members of the Truth and Reconciliation ministry work to bring awareness of indigenous issues and participate in programs bringing assistance to various indigenous communities in Canada.
Seniors
The seniors ministry co-ordinates various seasonal events and monthly Eucharist Services for seniors in our parish and local Stouffville-area retirement homes.
Young Adult (20s & 30s)
The Christ Church 20s & 30s ministry brings together young adults in the parish for community events, local outreach and fundraising, and social events.
Would you like to become a ministry volunteer?
Please complete our volunteer form or feel free to contact our parish office and they would be happy to get you in touch with one of our various ministries leaders.