SERVE LOCAL
Embody the Love of God to Those on the Margins
Service is a way to touch lives and transform hearts. Through simple acts of kindness — feeding the hungry, comforting the weary, and standing up for justice — we bring hope and healing to the world. Service is more than a duty; it’s a calling that deepens faith, strengthens communities, and reflects the boundless love of God.
Guiding Principles
We believe our acts of service should be shaped by these guiding principles.
Listening & Learning
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We believe that in order to thoughtfully respond to the challenges of our world we must become active learners. We prioritize placing ourselves in spaces where we can listen to the voices of those who are vulnerable and marginalized. In humility, we open our eyes and hearts to be challenged as we seek to learn from others.
Presence & Relationships
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As we engage the world around us we desire to come alongside others in mutuality with the hope that all would come away feeling seen, valued, and empowered. We seek to intentionally draw near to those who are vulnerable and marginalized, trusting that God present and the Spirit will meet us and guide us in those holy encounters.
Collaborating for Good
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We accept God’s invitation to participate in the healing of our world, trusting that God is present and already at work ahead of us. We desire to respond to realities of injustice, poverty, and abuse of power by working together with those around us. We do not seek to work alone, we wish to collaborate with ministry partners and folks from all walks of life in our community as we work towards restoration.
Areas of Focus
In response to challenges we observe in our community,
we have chosen to direct our energy to five areas of focus.
Truth & Reconciliation
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We acknowledge that the church has not always been a peaceful presence as we have engaged with the world. This is particularly true of the relationship of the church and Indigenous people of Canada. As we learn from the past and envision a new future we are committed to work towards Truth & Reconciliation.
Migration & Resettlement
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We recognize that resettling in a new country and city is often a challenging journey. Creating a new home in an unfamiliar land can be isolating and lonely. In response to God’s call to hospitality and inclusion we seek to respond to the needs of those new to this country in an effort to walk alongside those who are creating a new life and home in Saskatoon.