So we strive to be curious and open—loving those on the margins as well as those of us who feel at home in the Church. We feed the hungry at our community breakfasts and we welcome refugees to a new life in Canada. We believe all people are created in the image of God and our LGBTQ2SI siblings are included in all the practices of our life of faith.
Prayer List
As a spiritual community, we routinely pray for the well-being and needs of others, and anyone may add a name to our prayer list.
People remain on our list for three weeks unless a longer period is requested. (For privacy reasons, we record first names only and do not publish identifying information or background details.) If there is someone you think would benefit from our prayers, we hope that you will let us know.
Prayer Circle
Christ Church Deer Park’s Prayer Circle, composed of members from our church family, offers support and care to those in our midst who are requesting prayer. Requests are confidential, and we offer prayers during our individual times with God over a two-week period and then as the Holy Spirit leads us to continue. Belonging to the team strengthens our individual prayer lives, keeps us persistent in the discipline of prayer, and helps us feel even more connected to our parish community.
We consider it a privilege to serve our brothers and sisters in Christ in this way. We hope that all parishioners are assured that they are not alone in their struggles and with whatever it is they need prayer for.
New members are always welcome!
Congregational Care Team
The Congregation of Christ Church Deer Park is a loving and caring one. Members of our community notice when someone hasn’t been for a while and will let us know so that we can check if assistance would be helpful.
A friendly telephone call, an in-person visit, bringing communion to a residence or a hospital. Keeping our congregation connected and together is important to us all.
Saturday Community Breakfasts
Welcome in for a hot breakfast and some great company!
Local community service is a long-standing tradition at Christ Church Deer Park, and a devoted team has served this ministry since it started in 2007. On most Saturdays from 8-9:30 am, the team offers a hot breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausages, and toast in a safe, inclusive, and family-like atmosphere.
Guests are welcome to come just as they are: no payment is required, no personal questions are asked, and no means test is applied. This ministry is about trust and mutual respect between team members and guests. Our breakfast program supplements Calvin Presbyterian’s long-running breakfast program. Team leaders from both churches continue to communicate, and although both breakfasts operate independently, we are proud of our ongoing ecumenical collaboration.
Community Connection Groups
Community Connection Groups are an opportunity for CCDP members to gather weekly (either virtually or in person) with the goal of deepening our faith and friendships as we dialogue together and increase our understanding of what it means to follow Jesus.
We do this by discussing the weekly sermon and how it might apply to our daily lives as we learn to support one another at whatever point we are at in our faith journey.
Our goal for Community Connection Groups is to provide a foster space to nurture authentic relationships in which we can share our stories, explore, ask questions and nurture our Christian faith.
If you are interested in joining a small group, please email the church office at info@christchurchdeerpark.org and one of the small group coordinators will follow up with you.
Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.
Rummage Sale
Twice a year – once in the fall and once in the spring – our popular Rummage Sale brings the whole community together, from long-time parishioners to high school volunteers learning the ropes alongside seasoned organizers.
It’s one of our best intergenerational traditions: mentoring happens as much over sorting tables as it does anywhere else at Christ Church Deer Park.
Truth and Reconciliation Group
Our Truth and Reconciliation group shares weekly reflections and learning tidbits with the parish. This fall, we’re also launching a book club as part of our ongoing commitment to truth and reconciliation.
To get involved, contact Mary Bredin at marybredin@gmail.com
Climate Action Group
Our Climate Action Group shares weekly facts on the importance of climate action, and has led successful projects like our pollinator garden. We’re looking for new members to help lead the way in greening our church – there’s real opportunity to revisit our green audit and take on initiatives like updating our lighting.
Food Bank
We support the Churches on the Hill Food Bank, with a drop-off spot in our atrium for donations.
The Food Bank also supports our own Community Breakfast program, making this a partnership that gives back to our own community as well.
You can donate items in person, or support them directly at cothfoodbank.ca/ways-to-support
Caring for one another
Need someone to talk to? Help with groceries? Have a prayer request?
We know in these unsettled times, you may be feeling the need to connect with others, and your Church is here for you! Please reach out to us with your needs by filling out the form below and we will connect with you.
