Alpha is a 12-week course looking at the questions of life. It is an interactive series examining the basis of the Christian faith. Each session looks at a different question and is designed to create conversation. There’s no pressure, no follow-up and no charge: it’s just an open, informal, and honest space to explore and discuss life’s big questions together.

 

 

 

Amplified is offered in partnership with the Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment. It consists of a six-week program that coaches young women (ages 13 to 17) on technical media skills to enable them to express their identify.

 

For more information and to register please contact: Natalie Sharpe at 647-390-4673 or by email at [email protected] 

 

 

Anchors for the Soul: A ten-week series on healing from grief from a Christian perspective. The program runs 3 times a year in April, September, and December.

 

For more information and to register please contact: Natalie Sharpe, Director of Ministry Programs, at 647-390-4673 or by email at [email protected] 

 

 

Anxiety Toolbox is an 8-week course for those who struggle with anxiety. The course will cover a number of tools that are geared to managing anxiety. Topics that will be covered include Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, relaxation techniques, mindfulness, etc. The program is taught by a Registered Psychotherapist.

 

If you are interested, please contact the Stonegate Community Health Centre
at (416) 231-7070. Program Schedule: Mondays at 4:00-5:00pm. Dates January 21st – March 18th.

A program offered in partnership with Christ Church St. James The free CAP program (Christians Against Poverty) consists of three two-hour sessions on basic money management skills. It features coaching and tips in a friendly confidential community. Anybody wanting to get control of their finances is welcome. A meal, participant workbook and DVD are included. To register, contact the Stonegate Ministry office at 416-255-6282 or [email protected].

 

 

 

Women from the area meet for lunch in order to create community and to explore topics that touch on spiritual, emotional and physical well-being. We have an enjoyable time playing games, sharing a meal, and listening to speakers or engaging in workshops. A light lunch is provided.

 

We meet on Tuesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Christ Church St. James. (194 Park Lawn Road)

Circle of Friends will resume in-person meetings (with lunch) on April 5 2022. We will also continue to provide a simultaneous stream of the sessions via Zoom for those who cannot make it in person. Zoom meeting links will be sent out upon registration.

 

For more information and to register please contact Natalie Sharpe at 647-390-4673 or by email at [email protected]

 

An agency of the Daily Bread Food Bank supported by Stonegate Ministry

The CCSJ Food Pantry serves, on average, over 300 clients per month; more than a third of these are children. Volunteers make it possible to open three times per month. Stonegate Ministry is a key partner, providing volunteers, supervision, food, program resources, and funding for purchases such as refrigerators and freezers. The Ministry also contributes Christmas gifts for children to the CCSJ Food Pantry Toy Mountain and raises over $7,000 at Christmas to provide food vouchers for clients.

Christ Church St. James Food Pantry operates at Christ Church St. James Anglican Church, (194 Park Lawn Road, Toronto, ON M8Y 3J1).

APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED.

Days of operation are:

• the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; and
  
• the last two Wednesday afternoons of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

For further information, please contact the Food Pantry at [email protected] or phone: 416-251-8711. See calendar here

Offered in partnership with Stonegate Community Health Centre, this daytime ESL conversation class led by an experienced and passionate ESL teacher is designed to create a safe space for newcomers to practice the English language and learn about Canadian culture. This program also allows participants to connect with one another and build community.This program runs every week for 8 weeks at Stonegate Community Health Centre, 10 Neighbourhood Lane, Unit 201. To register call: (416) 231-7070

The evening ESL conversation class is offered in partnership with Christ Church St. James Anglican Church and takes place weekly for 8 weeks at 194 Park Lawn Road. For more information, contact Natalie Sharpe, Director of Ministry Programs, at 647-390-4673 or by email at [email protected]

calendar here

Emotionally Healthy Toolbox

Come join us for workshops geared towards improving your emotional health. There will be 4 different workshops – you can register for all four workshops or just one.

July 8 th – Emotions: Understanding and Expressing
July 15 th – Managing Conflict: Understanding your own style
July 22 nd – Boundaries: The Why and How of Establishing Boundaries
July 29 th – Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT): How to use CBT for everyday use

 

Program Schedule: Mondays from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
At Lakeshore Arts, 2422 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto ON M8V 1C4

To register please contact Emily at:
[email protected] or (416) 523-8611

 

Depression Toolbox

Depression Toolbox is a 10-week course for those struggling with depression. The course will cover a number of tools that are geared towards improving mood. Topics to be covered include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, self esteem, spirituality, and behavioural experiments, etc. The program is taught by a Registered Psychotherapist. If you are interested, please contact the Stonegate Community Health Centre at (416) 231-7070 ext. 307.

 

A program offered in partnership with Christ Church St. James

Fresh Start offers fellowship for those who would benefit from facing harmful habits, hang-ups and hurts with help from Scripture.

We gather every second Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. over lunch, which is provided by the Ministry, This program is held at Mimico Baptist Church (80 Hillside Avenue). See calendar here

Get Reading!

Get Reading! is a weekly book program designed to encourage an interest in literacy among children and youth through story-telling and book-lending activities.

 

The program takes place concurrently with the CCSJ Food Pantry at Christ Church St. James every second Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and on the last two Wednesdays of the month from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Natalie Sharpe at 647-390-4673 or by email at [email protected]

A program offered in partnership with Christ Church St. James

This program explores what Jesus can mean for individuals. We take the time to get to know each other and to ask questions based on selected Bible passages. No registration is required. Just meet us there!

God, Coffee and … Me? has returned to gathering at Nimman Thai Cuisine (2451 Lakeshore Blvd. W.) at 2:45 p.m. on Tuesdays. They have also added a virtual option (Tuesdays at 11 a.m.) for those who are not able to meet in person.

 

For more information, please contact Natalie Sharpe at 647-390-4673 or by email at [email protected]

See calendar here

Great Finds: High-quality, gently used items

Great Finds offers high-quality, gently used items for the entire family. All items are reasonably priced for all budgets. This thrift store offers discounts on its vintage products, and gives the type of bargains people find hard to resist.

Great Finds is temporarily closed as we search for a new location for our program and store operations. Go to the Great Finds page.

The Hub

The Hub is a drop-in program designed to be a community space and social centre. Located at Martin Luther Church every Thursday from 12 pm – 2 pm, the Hub offers coffee, games, and community. For further information, contact Natalie Sharpe, Director of Ministry Programs, at 647-390-4673 or by email at [email protected] .

KIDS HOMEWORK CLUB

Offered in partnership with Stonegate Community Health Centre.

This program runs weekly through the school year. Children grades 1 through 8 bring their homework and receive assistance from adult or youth mentors, or have the opportunity to practice their reading and writing skills. To register, please contact Stonegate Community Health Centre (10 Neighbourhood Lane, Unit 201) at (416) 231-7070 ext. 307.

Due to COVID restrictions this program is currently run via Zoom online meetings.
Zoom meeting links will be sent out upon registration. For more information, please contact Natalie Sharpe, Director of Ministry Programs, at 647-390-4673 or by email at [email protected]

 

 

 

 

Zoom meeting links will be sent out upon registration. For more information and to register please contact Natalie Sharpe, Director of Ministry Programs, at 647-390-4673 or by email at [email protected] 

See calendar here

See calendar here

Prayer for You sessions provide Stonegate Ministry clients and volunteers with an opportunity for compassion and caring through offering prayer and a listening heart. Facilitators lead the group through prayer and discussion. No registration is required.  For any prayer requests, please email [email protected] and an acknowledgement of your request will be sent to you. All requests will be held in confidence.

Come join us as we go out in small groups praying intentionally for the neighbourhoods we serve and those we may encounter along the way. Each week participants will be divided into groups of 2 or 3 to pray together through the neighbourhood. There will be a suggested prayer to pray through. We will end our prayer walk back at the original location for a time to debrief. Accommodations can be made for those unable to walk.

Program Schedule: Wednesdays from 10:00am to 11:00am.
To pray through Mimico Neighbourhood, meet at Great Finds (2358 Lake Shore Blvd W) on July 10th, July 24th, August 7th and August 21st.
To pray through Stonegate Neighbourhood, meet at Christ Church St. James (194 Park Lawn Road) on July 17th, July 31st, August 14th, and August 28th.