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Westminster’s
Outreach initiatives reflect our focus on
Embracing Our Community. Here are just a
few of the important works of Outreach Committee
members:
St.
Vincent’s Kitchen
St.
Vincent’s Pallotti’s Kitchen and
Store was opened in October 1990 by the
organization, Durham Outlook for the Needy.
The kitchen,located at the corner of King
and Albert streets in Oshawa, serves low
cost meals in a dignified manner to 150
to 200 needy people daily, seven days a
week. Westminster is one of over 46 churches
that provides volunteers to serve the food
and help with the kitchen clean up the first
Wednesday of each month. Additional volunteers
are always welcome. For more information
about St. Vincent’s Kitchen visit their
website at www.stvincentskitchen.com
WHAM
After School Program
WHAM,
which stands for Whitby, Homework, Activities
and Mentoring, is a special after school
program, offering children ages 6 to 12,
homework help, healthy snacks, exercise,
as well as a variety of otheractivities
in a welcoming and safe environment. The
program, held at Westminster United Church,
has worked in partnership with the Durham
Regional Police since its inception in 2007.
In the fall of 2009, the Eastview Boys and
Girls Club was welcomed as a partner. The
WHAM After School Program continues to be
enriched with many volunteers committed
to enhancing the lives of the young participants.
Dedicated police officers also volunteer
to mentor the children in a positive setting.
Volunteers of all ages (16 years +) are
required for refreshment preparation, offering
assistance in the gym, helping with crafts
and homework or playing a board game. This
can be a great way for high school students
to earn community hours. Beginning in September
2010, the program will run Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday from 3:00 to 6:00. The yearly
$50.00
registration fee includes a membership to
the Boys and Girls Club. For information,
call the church or email durhamwham@hotmail.com.
DivorceCare
DivorceCare
is a special weekly seminar and support
group for people who are separated or divorced,
and is one of the many Outreach programs
sponsored by our church. This is a non-denominational
program that includes videos featuring biblical
teachings presented by recognized experts
on divorce and recovery topics. The participants
become part of a small group of people who
are also experiencing separation and divorce.
There are ten individual topics which are
designed so that participants can begin
at any week and not have to wait for the
beginning of the next series. Each participant
(if they wish), will have the opportunity
to talk about the information presented
during each weekly video, and to discuss
and share other
concerns that they are experiencing in their
daily life.It is often by interacting with
others who understand what you arefeeling
and are able to offer you support and encouragement
that you will begin to learn how to deal
with the pain of the past and look forward
to rebuilding your life.If you or someone
you know would benefit from DivorceCare,
or wish more information, please contact
Carolle Kennedy-Harding at
905-723-6685.
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