Our Parish encompasses two congregations,

Christ Church, Athens and Holy Trinity, Oak Leaf - see below for our Ministry Plan

Our Parish also has a new ministry / mission venture:  St. Paul's Anglican Community Centre in Delta - see below the Parish Ministry Plan for more info about that

Parish Ministry Plan

WORSHIP "For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.” John 4:23-24, NLT

We will: - Be flexible in worship and explore new ways of doing church, including needs of families - Use the BAS as the main liturgical resource- Offer one worship service each Sunday, alternating between Christ Church Athens (1st, 3rd) and Holy Trinity Oak Leaf (2nd, 4th)- Provide worship services at Maple View Lodge- Support the team approach, including training, to worship leadership- Provide special services / sacraments as needed- Promote ecumenical gatherings

DISCIPLESHIP "Go and make disciples of all the nations…And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

We will:- Fuel disciples within the parish- Provide an annual opportunity for members to offer their time, talents and treasure- Encourage members to participate more fully in diocesan, provincial and national programs- Provide appropriate training and financial support to lay leaders for parish ministries- Equip the parish family as evangelists- Support parish and ecumenical youth ministries- Live into the truth and reconciliation process

MINISTRY Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. Ephesians 4:11-12

We will:- Proportionally support full-time ordained ministry (2 clergy for Leeds Anglican Ministries)- Develop and support a pastoral care team- Emphasize prayer through prayer team, prayer chain and intentional prayer, including Order of St. Luke- Respond to local and global needsFELLOWSHIP “… make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.” Phil 2:1-2We will:- Respond to newcomer needs- Be attentive to inclusiveness- Encourage community building through dinners and other open events- Support connection to the parish through availability of fellowship ministry at funerals- Encourage the development and continuation of small fellowship groups- Offer informal fellowship activities accessible to all- Explore possibilities for community-building activities

MISSION "Just as you sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world." John 17:18

We will:- Live into the diocesan / LAM Covenant- Support local, diocesan, national and global mission- Offer opportunities for community involvement - Seek local organizations connections- Maintain and expand social media presence- Encourage community use of parish facilities- Support Athens Food Bank, including monthly Food Bank Sunday- Support global missions including Shoeboxes for Seniors in Chernobyl

RESOURCES "Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.” Luke 6:38

We will: - Provide the resources to implement ministries- Ensure that leadership teams communicate and consult regularly with parish members- Re-evaluate fund-raising models- Fully implement Screening In Faith- Assess all parish facilities for maintenance needs, safety, accessibility and energy efficiency

St. Paul’s Anglican Community Committee (SPACC) is made up of members of St. Paul’s past congregation and residents of Delta and the surrounding area. The committee was formed out of concern that after the congregation decided to discontinue regular services, the history of St. Paul’s and its connection to the community would be lost forever.   Our vision, in partnership with the Anglican Diocese of Ontario, is to transform St. Paul’s into a community centre with the objective of providing space and facilities to host community programs and services, especially for the more vulnerable residents of our community.

Why St. Paul’s?The historical and cultural value of St. Paul’s Anglican Church lies in its tenure as one of the oldest churches in Canada, and as a site which has acted as a place of worship for three different religious congregations at one time. Begun in 1811, St. Paul’s became a focal place in the community, and not just for those who gathered to worship on Sunday mornings. Whether it was the anxious groom waiting for his bride, the young parents with their infant waiting to be baptized, or the family being comforted by friends and loved ones, St. Paul’s has provided a warm and welcoming venue for community fellowship, where the Grace of God and the love of neighbours and friends have touched people’s hearts and minds in profound and life-giving ways. Now, more than 200 years later, the time has come for St. Paul’s to take a new role in the life of the church and the community it serves.

Our Commitment to YouWhen you make a donation to the St. Paul’s Anglican Community Centre you can do so with the assurance that your donation will be used to fund programs in support of the residents of Delta and the surrounding community and to aid in the restoration of the facilities.

Our PlanThere are three components to our plan: refurbishing of the former Church (essentially complete); re-design and restoration of the hall at the rear of the church; and landscaping of the grounds to accommodate a children’s play area as well as a community gathering space. The church is available now (with some minor restrictions) for concerts, recording sessions, meetings, and civic or religious ceremonies of any denomination. Revenues generated from the use of the church will be used to cover operation costs and fund community programs.  The design drawings for the hall and landscaping are almost complete. Once approved, we can begin restoration of the hall and related landscaping. 

Where We Are LocatedSt. Paul's is located at 77 King Street (Cty. Rd. 42) in Delta Ontario. Because St. Paul's is part of the Anglican Parish of Lansdowne Rear (the registered name of the charity), the location information indicating that we are in Athens is for the Parish, not St. Paul's.The mailing address for St. Paul's is: St Paul's Anglican Community Centre, P.O. Box 144, Delta Ont. K0E 1G0.

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Please note that because we are part of the Anglican Parish of Lansdowne Rear, the financial information shown under this tab is for the parish as a whole, including St. Paul's. If you have any questions or would like to know more about St. Paul's Anglican Community Centre, please message us @StPaulsAnglicanCommunityCommittee.