MAKE US
ONE

Jesus prays for all believers:

“I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one – I in them and you in me – so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.”
-John 17:20-23

We are on a
journey together...

Learning to live more deeply into the oneness the gospel has called us to, and to celebrate the beauty of Christ shining through our diverse cultures, generations, and perspectives.  

As we take meaningful steps forward, we will be taking a deeper look at how racism, bias, and unjust systems can be present among us today. Together, with our Make Us One Resource Group, we will be led towards the unity we are called to as Christ’s church body.  

2020

Our journey began in 2020, as we made the decision to speak out more clearly about racism...

2021 - 2022

In 2021, our congregation participated in an organizational assessment survey...

2023 - 2024

In 2023, we began the implementation phase of our journey.

Our Amos Series led us through a deeper focus on Education & Awareness...

Amos Series & Resources

TOP THREE PRIORITIES

The key findings from our 2021 organizational assessment survey have helped us identify our top three priorities to focus on in the years ahead, as we take meaningful steps towards the unity Christ calls us to.

1 - Education & Awareness

The key findings have revealed a broad spectrum in our understanding of racism within our congregation – from those who do not believe racism exists or should not be discussed in the church, all the way to those who have experienced racism at The Peoples Church. Based on these findings, we have prayerfully determined this to be the first and most significant area we are being called to address and work on as a church. Explore our learning opportunities [Link to Learning Opps section anchor on page] and resource list [Link to Resource List section anchor on page] to go deeper with us in this space.

2 - Policies & Procedures

A critical part of the findings helped us understand the realities of those who are experiencing racism in the church. Our work in this space will focus on creating clear policies and procedures to ensure people are heard, supported, and cared for in our church community.

While we continue to do this work, if anyone is experiencing racism in the context of The Peoples Church, please speak to your Ministry Lead or the Executive Pastor. You can count on our pastoral care and love for you, and appropriate confidentiality and discretion.

You are also welcome to talk with the Make Us One Resource Group [link to MU1 Resource Group section anchor on page] members for support, although they will eventually ask you to speak to the Ministry Lead or Executive Pastor as well.

3 - Diversity in Decision-Making

A critical part of the findings helped us understand the realities of those who are experiencing racism in the church. Our work in this space will focus on creating clear policies and procedures to ensure people are heard, supported, and cared for in our church community.

While we continue to do this work, if anyone is experiencing racism in the context of The Peoples Church, please speak to your Ministry Lead or the Executive Pastor. You can count on our pastoral care and love for you, and appropriate confidentiality and discretion.

You are also welcome to talk with the Make Us One Resource Group [link to MU1 Resource Group section anchor on page] members for support, although they will eventually ask you to speak to the Ministry Lead or Executive Pastor as well.

LEARNING RESOURCES

Black History Month


Each February, we come together to celebrate Black History Month by recognizing the accomplishments and rich contributions of Black people in our nation, and all over the world.

Celebrating Black History gives us the opportunity to expand our understanding of culture, community, and our history. It is an important way we get to celebrate the diversity of the body of Christ – His Church both here and around the world.  

Check out our past events by clicking on the years below!

Make Us One Resource Group

Our Make Us One Resource Group will be guiding us through the implementation phase of the three priorities in our Make Us One journey. The group is deeply committed to a monthly rhythm of prayer over the work we are doing together as a church. They will also continue to provide input and advice based on their experience and expertise.

Sandra Beckles

416.222.3341 ext.

Moses Kerr

416.222.3341 ext.

Norman Musewe

416.222.3341 ext.

Steevens Audigee

416.222.3341 ext.

Make Us One Playlist

Explore our past sermons, discussions, prayers, and updates as we continue on our journey towards experiencing and embracing the unity Jesus prays for in John 17.
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“We admire God's handiwork...

when we see the birds and the flowers in all their different colours, they create a symphony of beauty. It ought to be the same when we look at each other.” - Norman Musewe