St. Martins Anglican Church

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Committees and Ministries

Accessibility Committee

The Accessibility committee strives to make St. Martin’s church building and services welcoming to all people.

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Accessibility Resources

Guide for Greeters and Sidespeople

St. Martin’s Customer Service Policy Statement

St. Martin’s Policy on Disabilities

Training module provided by the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services

Contact: Don Hewitt

Bay Ridges Long-Term Care Centre

Volunteers from St. Martin’s assist with a worship service at Bay Ridges Long-Term Care Centre at 2 PM on the third Wednesday of every month.

Contact: Reverend Alison

Cemetery Committee

The Cemetery committee oversees the grounds and cremation plots of the church cemetery.

Contact: Joe Moore

Chancel Guild

Chancel Guild members work in teams to prepare the sanctuary for worship.

Contact: Anne Davidson

Coffee Convenors

Coffee convenors prepare and serve refreshments following Sunday’s 10:30 service on a rotating schedule.

Contact: Kerrolyne Zabik and Adelaide Pieterse

Communications Committee

The Communications committee is working on several initiatives to facilitate the sharing of information within and beyond the parish.

Contact: Denise Farrugia

FaithWorks

FaithWorks is the annual appeal of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto and funds a wide range of outreach ministries.

Contact: Peter Davidson

Green Team

The Green Team seeks ways to reduce St. Martin’s carbon footprint.

Contact: Lee Lynn

Nursery

During the 10:30 Sunday service, nursery volunteers serve on a rotating basis to care for children two years and under.

Contact: Rob Mackay

Outreach Committee

The Outreach committee meets to distribute funds collected through the Loon Bank, specially marked envelope donations, 15% of donations designated to FaithWorks, and 50% of Easter offerings.

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The Outreach committee has supported the following charities:

  • Canadian Bible Society
  • Christian Blind Mission International
  • Herizon House and Joanne’s House Youth Shelter (through Helping Hands)
  • Immigrant Settlement Services
  • Mooreland’s Camp
  • Newcomer Settlement Program in the Durham Region
  • Operation Christmas Child Shoebox
  • Project Next Step
  • St. Paul’s on-the-Hill Community Food Bank
  • Women’s Multicultural Resource Counselling Centre of Durham
  • World Vision

Contact: Selwyn Newton

Pastoral Care

The Pastoral Care team visits those who are sick, lonely, or shut-in.

Contacts: Reverend Alison and Rene Bignell

Prayer Chain

Prayer Chain members are always ready to lift to God in prayer all requests for the sick and needy in our parish and beyond.

Contact: Rene Bignell

Property Committee

The Property committee oversees the maintenance of St. Martin’s building and grounds.

Contact: Peter Davidson

Social Committee

Romans 12:13 – Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

The Social Committee at St. Martin’s serves to enhance the atmosphere of fellowship and acceptance in the congregation. It helps to set the climate for a caring church by planning and organizing social events, which help members and visitors feel loved and accepted. It helps individuals get to know one another and enjoy being together.

Contact: Mark Lynn

Social Justice Committee

The Social Justice committee helps combat the causes of poverty by adding St. Martin’s voice to larger advocacy efforts, speaking up for the marginalized and most vulnerable in our society.

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The Social Justice committee has advocated in support of the following:

  • Inclusionary Housing Bill
  • Joanne’s House (the local youth shelter)
  • Healthy Food Supplement

For more information about social justice and advocacy initiatives in the Anglican Diocese of Toronto, click here.

Contact: Joe Moore

Sunday School

The Sunday school is for children from JK to Grade 6 and is led by volunteers who teach on a rotating basis.

Contact: Janis Lynch

St. Martin’s Centre Bible Study

Volunteers from St. Martin’s lead a weekly Bible study at the St. Martin’s Centre.

Contact: Enid Bourner

Yoga

Gentle yoga is offered free of charge once a week at St. Martin’s. You may use a chair or bring your own mat.

Contact: Selena Sealy

St. Martin's Anglican Church
1203 St. Martin's Drive
Pickering, Ontario L1W 1M9

Tel: (905) 839-4257
Email: office@nullstmartinsanglican.ca

St. Martin's is a parish within the Anglican Diocese of Toronto.

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