Mission and Ministries
Christ Church, Fernie is delighted to be part of many local, national and international ministries.
The two main areas of focus for us are: Encouraging Families of Faith and Feeding the Hungry. We are also charged with the Stewardship of our Buildings (the Church and Rectory). We are pleased to provide space to two AA groups (Sunday and Wednesday nights) as well as Weight Watchers (Thursday nights). To learn more of these ministries, please see below and the links page.
The two main areas of focus for us are: Encouraging Families of Faith and Feeding the Hungry. We are also charged with the Stewardship of our Buildings (the Church and Rectory). We are pleased to provide space to two AA groups (Sunday and Wednesday nights) as well as Weight Watchers (Thursday nights). To learn more of these ministries, please see below and the links page.
Ministry through teaching, presence and doing...Advent and Lenten Study - Each Sunday during Advent we gather in the Parish Hall to discuss our spiritual life in an effort to draw us closer to God and to each other in learning and sharing of our relationship with Jesus.
Past sessions have included Gospel readings for the following week, Baptism promises, Sharing Stories from our Walk in Faith, different types of Prayer. If you have questions or areas of faith you would like to explore, please speak to Reverends Agnes or Andrea. Bible Study - Each Monday in Sparwood we gather for Bible Study. Seasonally we enjoy Bible Study after worship on Sunday's at 11:00. Milestones - Celebrating milestones in our Christian journey such as Baptism, Confirmation, Weddings and Celebrations of Life. Support and preparation for all of these ministries is available. Mostly, Sometimes, but not Always Outdoor Church - Using the model of Messy Church we gather, mostly, sometimes, but not always outdoors, where we sing songs, share stories, play games, do fun things, eat wonderful food and celebrate Jesus. Prayer Ministry - A team of dedicated parishioners, led by our Deacon Agnes+ gather regularly to pray for those who are in need of healing, support, love or any other need. To request a confidential prayer, please contact us through the Home Page. A list is kept at the back of the Church where we pray weekly for our world, our country, our province, our region, our community and for ourselves. Senior's Ministry - Encouraging ministry with, by and for seniors with monthly communion services at Rocky Mountain Village (3rd Sunday at 1:30 pm in the Serenity Room) and monthly Storytelling Ministry at Trinity Lodge (4th Sunday at 1:30 in the Lounge). Communion Service at Rocky Mountain Village service is a traditional service with songs, scripture, homily and communion. Storytelling Ministry at Trinity Lodge is a laid-back form of worship with a single scripture, a story/biography told of that passage/character followed by a conversation and information communion. Fellowship and further conversation follows. Table Talk - One Sunday a month our Deacon leads us in a question for conversation as we enjoy a time of fellowship following worship. |
Feeding spiritual, emotional and physical hunger...Days for Girls - a local group who gathers monthly on the 4th Monday to sew feminine hygiene products for girls in developing countries. We collect travel sized soap, large Ziploc bags, colourful fabric and washcloths to be used in these kits. Baskets are in the Gathering Space.
Holy Days Outreach - Each year at Christmas and Easter the congregation takes a special offering that is sometimes directed to local and national/international initiatives. Locally we have donated to Fernie Friends for Friends, Elk Valley Hospice, Holy Family Refugee Initiative, the Salvation Army, the Tom Uphill Manor, the PARTY program and STARS. Beyond the Elk Valley we have supported PWRDF, Giving with Grace program supporting Indigenous Languages and Together in Mission KIVA - an organization that extends micro-loans to women and families in developing countries. Partnering with the Salvation Army we spend time ringing bells for the Christmas kettle drive as well as donating to their food bank and Christmas basket initiatives. PWRDF - a national initiative of the Anglican Church of Canada, PWRDF provides nutrition programs to women and children at risk as well as disaster relief around the globe. |
