“When I was hungry you gave me something to eat, and when I was thirsty, you gave me something to drink. When I was a stranger, you welcomed me, and when I was naked, you gave me clothes to wear. When I was sick, you took care of me, and when I was in jail, you visited me.” Matthew 25:35
Sandwich Outreach Project
Each Wednesday morning starting at 8:30 am you will find the kitchen bustling with activity from volunteers making sandwiches as part of a joint ministry between Stewardship/Outreach Project in partnership with Roger Boyd and his food ministry to the marginalized people in Hamilton, Brantford and Norfolk areas.
Those wishing to contribute, monetary donations for this project are greatly appreciated. The donations can be placed in the offering plate labelled Outreach Project.
Mission & Service Fund
This large outreach program is administered through the United Church of Canada of Canada. It touches all parts of Canada and the world and plays a very important part of our church life. All funds donated to M&S are paid directly to the United Church of Canada which is used to extend our Outreach to Canadians in need and to international projects. Most years Sydenham-Heritage has met its M&S pledge and with everyone’s support we will continue to meet and to exceed our pledges. Please continue your M&S support.
Kairos
KAIROS unites churches and religious organization in a faithful ecumenical response to the call to “do justice, and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God” Micah 6:8. We deliberate on issues of common concern, advocate for social change and join with people of faith and goodwill in action for social transformation.
Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Canadian Foodgrains Bank: Sydenham-Heritage has supported this program for several years now under the direction of the Outreach Commission. It provides funds to local farmers to grow grain or corn which is donated to the Food Grains Bank to help feed the World’s hungry.
Brantford Food Bank
The Outreach Commission during different months of the year hold congregational competitions (i.e. right side vs. left side), and the winner is the Food Bank, but the competition spurs us on to give more .