We encourage everyone in our congregation to become engaged in our welcoming ministries. As a global church, we see God at work in global migration and eagerly join Him there.

Here in Toronto, we are intentional about welcoming people well and ensuring that they are integrated into the life of the Church. Our Newcomers Ministry and Refugee Welcome Ministry are our most vibrant outreach ministries. New Canadians are bringing new life to our church and communities!

You can get involved in these exciting ministries by contacting our Refugee Ministries Coordinator, Lara Boghos, and our Newcomers Ministry Pastor, Nelson Chang.

While God has called us to focus on certain ministry areas as a church, we rejoice at what He is doing in and through our brothers and sisters around us. Besides sharing the love of Christ in your daily life, and serving within the ministries of The Peoples Church, you may find strength and challenge to serve with some of our partners who share the same gifts and calling.

Here are a number of organizations in the Toronto area that we are connected to, each with their own commitments to compassion, justice, and evangelism in different realms of the city:

• Centre for Redemptive Entrepreneurship
• Evangel Hall
• FaithTech
• Jesus Network
• Missions Hub
• MoveIn
• NeighbourLink North York
• Ontario Christian Gleaners
• Power to Change – Students
• Safe Families
• Toronto City Mission
• The Worship Project
• Urban Promise
• Youth Unlimited

To get connected and serve with our local partners, contact our Mission Project Manager, Fiona Fong.

In all we do, we seek to build and strengthen relationships with our partners around the world. We have the joy and privilege of visiting and learning from our global partners. When we visit, we experience firsthand how God is at work through his people in various cultures and circumstances.

Mission team experiences are vital components in our discipleship as global Christians. They help us to grow and develop a more informed, global worldview. We go and welcome in order to learn, to encourage, to grow together, and to create strong connections within the Body of Christ.

This year, we have teams going to visit:

Youth Unlimited
Dominican Republic | March 2023 (Youth Team)

Remix
Toronto, Canada | June 27–July 1
A 5-day urban mission experience where youth groups and churches from across North America gather in one place and learn to live out their faith. Contact hartleyr@thepeopleschurch.ca for more information.

iEmergence Culture Camp
Saskatchewan, Canada | July 1–8
A 4-day camping experience led by Indigenous leaders teaching, celebrating, and facilitating healing activities designed to help people find their identity as Indigenous peoples and their faith in Creator God. Contact fionaf@thepeopleschurch.ca for more information.

Premix
Canada | July 11–14
Urban Mission Training for Junior Youth. Contact deej@thepeopleschurch.ca for more information.

Bridges of Hope
Egypt | July 10–20
Participate in international conference for workers in creative access countries in the MENA region. Contact sandrar@thepeopleschurch.ca for more information.

Mully’s Children’s Family
Kenya | July 22–August 5
THIS IS A JOINT MISSION TEAM WITH OTHER CHURCHES. Medical support – dentists, doctors, nurses, pharmacists. Other volunteer positions to support medical personnel. Contact zarehz@thepeopleschurch.ca for more information.

Beirut Nazarene Church
Lebanon | July 23–August 6
Participate in the neighbourhood ministries including home visits, food, clothing distribution and small group bible studies. Participate in a camp program for refugee children with the Lebanese Society for Educational & Social Development (LSESD) and visit refugee settlements to encourage and support. Contact zarehz@thepeopleschurch.ca for more information.

Doulous Ministries
Colombia | October 12–21
This is a women’s team that will be supporting women’s ministries with our partners. Participate in camp visits and encourage the rural pastors and their people. Contact fionaf@thepeopleschurch.ca for more information.

I Live Again Uganda
Uganda | October 21–November 4
Retreat for the ILA Uganda team. Participating in the ministry in the Acholi Quarter, with refugees and victims of trafficking. Contact sandrar@thepeopleschurch.ca for more information.

Beyond Borders and EuroRelief
Lesvos, Greece | November 18–December 3
Serve with the Beyond Borders and EuroRelief teams in the camp providing school support for children and vocational support for adults training for the volunteer team. Contact sandrar@thepeopleschurch.ca for more information.

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