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FIND YOUR FIT!
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Mission: Every Sunday, our children come together for a time of worship, fellowship, Bible teaching, and activities. Our programs are designed specifically for different age groups, so that all kids are engaged and having fun as they grow in their faith and love for Jesus!
Ways to Serve: Teach lessons, serve breakfast, assist teacher, and connect with children through games and activities
Ideal for those who: anyone who loves children and God.
Contact: Bonnie Marsh – bonniemarsh@temc.ca
EL HOGAR PROJECT - HONDURAS
Mission - To form ongoing relationships with people in Honduras operating El Hogar de Amor y Esperanza - the Home of Love and Hope; this organization provides a home, an education, a future for vulnerable Honduran children; TEMC has been involved in this work since 2005 and has developed long-term relationships with all those involved.
Ways to serve: - there are fundraising opportunities throughout the year, including the annual Christmas bake sale in support of this program; you can bake and/or help sell; consider coming on one of our learning trips to connect with the program and people in Honduras
Ideal for those: interested in other countries; fundraising, forming relationships or those who love to travel
Contact: Joanne Leatch – joanneleatch@temc.ca; 416-951-3026
EVANGELISM TEAM
Mission: To spread the gospel of Jesus Christ in the heart of Toronto
Ways to Serve: Learn ways of talking about Jesus, seek opportunities to evangelize, plan events and initiatives, invite people to TEMC.
Ideal for Those Who: Are approachable, have a strong faith, enjoy talking to people, are comfortable with rejection
Contact: Dayle Barrett – daylebarrett@temc.ca
INTERFAITH TEAM
Mission: We are a team of interfaith champions who stand with our friends and neighbours in other faiths. In particular, we believe Christians have a vital role to play in building bridges within the Abrahamic faith traditions and in being alert and allied against the growing antisemitism and racism in our communities. TEMC has a long tradition of interfaith work, and we will continue to raise awareness in our congregation, support our friends in neighbouring synagogues, and expand our outreach to others who share our inclusive and compassionate interfaith vision.
Ways to serve: Build relationships in other faith communities, share resources, initiate grass roots interfaith collaboration opportunities.
Ideal for those who: Care deeply about the well-being of neighbours and friends in other faiths, and who are curious to learn more about what they can do to combat antisemitism and racism.
Contact: Mary Rolland - mary@mrolland.com, Lisa Brisebois - lisabrisebois3@gmail.com
LIVESTREAM/AV TEAM
Mission: Our goal is to reach people beyond the walls of the church through livestreaming. We are able to broadcast Sunday services, special events, and concerts to a broad audience, fostering a sense of community, especially for those at a distance. We are blessed to be able to share the Good News of Jesus, meaningful music, thoughtful conversations and more, as we build community online.
Ways to Serve: Sunday services, special events including concerts, interfaith and interchurch gatherings, and more!
Ideal for those: who are tech-savvy or enjoy technology; want to learn about livestreaming; have any level of experience with photography/videography/audio; and want to help share TEMC’s life beyond the walls of the church
Contact: Josh Del Rosario – joshdelrosario@temc.ca
MEMBERSHIP & INTEGRATION COMMITTEE
Mission: Membership and integration works to greet new people, reconnect with current members, get to know people's gifts, and offer them places to serve in our congregation.
Ways to Serve: Chatting with new and returning visitors to TEMC after a Sunday service. Being a warm connection between people eager to serve and the committees and programs that need their help. Not only attending TEMC events, but making sure our sisters and brothers are aware, included, invited and welcomed to participate too!
Ideal for Those Who: Enjoy getting to know people and helping them help others and for those who are enthusiastic about what TEMC has to offer. (or perhaps, this is the way to learn about all that TEMC has to offer!)
Contact: Nicole Maroon – nicole.membershipandintegration@gmail.com
OUTREACH TEAM
Mission: To demonstrate the love of God to those in need.
Ways to Serve: Serving food, greeting guests, taking donations, safeguarding facilities.
Ideal for Those Who: Like meeting new people, are friendly and outgoing, can work as a team, enjoy helping others
Contact: Dayle Barrett – daylebarrett@temc.ca
PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY
Mission: Under the direction of the Minister of Pastoral Care, we want to be with people at their most vulnerable times, whether happy or sad. Rejoicing over the birth of a child or grieving over the loss of a loved one, the church is there for you. Part of this ministry includes people who are caregivers under the Stephen Ministry program to visit and care for people who wish to be visited.
Ways to serve: be part of our cookies project at Christmas - making and distributing cookies or our plant project at easter - delivering plants to people who can't get out to church; drive people to church, particularly for our Homecoming services, also designed for people who can't regularly come to church; be trained as a Stephen minister to be able to do the visiting yourself.
Ideal for those: who like people and like talking with them them or who are happy to serve by driving or baking.
Contact: Joanne Leatch – joanneleatch@temc.ca; 416-951-3026
SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM
Mission: To inspire and encourage faith journeys while showcasing who TEMC is to our community and beyond.
Ways to serve: Capturing photos/videos on Sundays and at events, identifying social media trends.
Ideal for those who: Enjoy social media, photography, videography, editing, and creative communication.
Contact: Olivia LaPointe - olivialapointe@temc.ca, Josh Del Rosario - joshdelrosario@temc.ca
WELCOME/USHERING TEAM
Mission: To serve and demonstrate God’s commission to us, to prayerfully promote an atmosphere where all those entering the church will feel welcome, to meet the needs of the congregation during the Service, and attempt to keep distractions to a minimum. Ushers stand ready to assist anyone in the congregation who might need help, to aid people in finding a seat, and to inform the clergy in the sanctuary of any urgent matters.
Ways to Serve: Ushers oversee all the responsibilities of welcoming, ushering and offering collection, on a rotating basis, for all Sunday Worship Services throughout the year, including the summer months of July and August. They act as doorkeepers, greeting each person with a smile, shaking hands, and handing out The Order of Service bulletins. They usher the congregation to their seats, especially those requiring assistance. They are also available to answer visitors’ questions. When there is a Communion Service, the ushers may be asked to help with additional duties. On some occasions, ushers may be asked to assist at funerals, which are often conducted during the weekdays. Ushers may be asked to be at any Special Service that the Church conducts.
Ideal for Those Who: The usher serves as a “first representative” of Jesus Christ for a Worship Service. It is recommended that ushers be outgoing, friendly, have excellent customer service skills, and able to handle responsibility with little supervision. Ideally, the ushers should be a balanced group of church members, representing all age groups and genders in the church. Characteristics of a good usher are friendliness, punctuality, humility, graciousness, kindness, dedicated and most of all prayerful.
Contact: Robert Edmison – rhedmison1@outlook.com
YOUTH MINISTRY
Mission: Our Youth ministry is a great and safe place for youth from grade 7-12 to gather to grow in Christ and community each week! Our weekly gatherings involve fun activities and food, and are designed to encourage and equip youth to learn and share the love of Christ in our world.
Ways to Serve: plan and teach weekly lessons, engage in games night, plan extracurricular events (sleepover, weekend conferences, etc).
Ideal for those who: individuals who are interested in mentoring and guiding young people through their daily challenges and helping them develop their faith.
Contact: Josh Del Rosario – joshdelrosario@temc.ca