Friendship Ministries Canada

Faith. Friendship. Belonging.

Friendship Ministries Canada is a national organization that exists to empower, equip, and encourage churches to fully embrace and include people with disabilities. We encourage churches to begin Friendship Groups - regular gatherings of people with and without disabilities for Bible study, prayer, worship, fellowship, and activities. We provide curricula specifically designed to engage people with intellectual disabilities, and create resources that equip Friendship Groups at all levels. 

Friendship Ministries Canada also provides ideas and resources for individuals and churches to ensure that the heart of Friendship overflows from Friendship Groups and finds a home in all aspects of congregational life.

We envision a Canada where every person is welcomed, known, loved, and has a place to belong in the Body of Christ. As we carry out this vision, we do so with these core values at the heart of our mission:

1. Radical Welcome: the hospitality of Jesus is at the heart of who we are.

2. Equity: all people, created in the image of God, are worthy of dignity, welcome, respect, and love.

3. Giftedness for Service: communities are strengthened when all people are encouraged to use their unique gifts and talents.

4. Community: God has made us to be in relationship, and everyone longs to know that they are known, loved, and belong.