Outreach

Its responsibilities are to:

• keep informed about political and social issues in the community and world, to encourage study and discussion of these within the congregation and to provide channels for responsible action

• educate the congregation regarding the Mission and Service of the Church

• encourage ecumenism through cooperation with other churches, faith groups, and social agencies in worship and community services (e.g. Food Bank, World Day of Prayer)

• respond to needs and concerns of the Church and Community ... e.g. the benevolent fund (keep a record), donations to such groups as the Bible Society and Alcohol and Drug Concerns, making facilities available for community needs, 

• encourage communications between the Church and community, and within the congregation

• reach out to individuals in the community to share the love of God through Christ as we experience the reality of what that means in a caring congregation

• promote the United Church Observer to members and others in the community, e.g. doctors' offices