Bay Ridges Long-Term Care Centre (suspended due to COVID-19)
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: Rev. Shelly
Bible Study
We have frequent online study groups throughout the year.
Contact: Rev. Shelly
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: Linda Strickland
Communications Committee
The Communications committee is working on several initiatives to facilitate the sharing of information within and beyond the parish.
Contact: Rob Mackay
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
Greeters & Sidespersons
Caring volunteers that take up the offering and count the worshippers and communicants – generally seeing that everything runs smoothly, and meeting the accessibility needs of worshippers.
Contact: Elaine Watters
Helping Hands
On one or two Monday afternoons per month, volunteers cut and sew sleepwear for women and children in local shelters.
Contact: Fran Hewitt
Hospitality Team (on hold due to COVID-19)
The Hospitality team sets up, cleans up, and provides refreshments for receptions for visiting clergy, special guests, and for events, including funerals.
Contact:
Nursery (on hold due to COVID-19)
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.
Read More...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)
- Mooreland’s Camp
- Newcomer Settlement Program in the Durham Region
- St. Paul’s on-the-Hill Community Food Bank
- Women’s Multicultural Resource Counselling Centre of Durham
- World Vision
Contact: Denise Farrugia
Pastoral Care
The Pastoral Care team visits those who are sick, lonely, or shut-in.
Contacts: Rev. Shelly
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:
Prayer Shawl Plus
Prayer Shawl Plus gathers on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1:00 to 3:00 PM to knit or crochet shawls, lap blankets and baby blankets.
Contact: Gail Henderson
Property Committee
The Property committee oversees the maintenance of St. Martin’s building and grounds.
Contact: Peter Davidson
Social Committee
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: Lee 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.
Read More...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: Rob Mackay
Sunday School (on hold due to COVID-19)
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 (on hold due to COVID-19)
Volunteers from St. Martin’s lead a weekly Bible study at the St. Martin’s Centre.
Contact: Enid Bourner
Yoga (on hold due to COVID-19)
Gentle yoga is offered once a week at St. Martin’s. You may use a chair or bring your own mat.
Contact: Selena Sealy