Take a Bite Out of Winter

Cooperation in ministry is one of the ideas upon which Constellation Ministry is being built. This cooperation was certainly present between the parishes of the Granville/Point Grey deanery this past weekend at the Take a Bite Out of Winter event hosted by St Faith's Anglican Church and in which youth from 5 Constellation parishes participated.



Part of Vancouver's Homelessness Action Week, this event included a hot meal and distribution of warm clothing, sleeping bags and other necessities for winter to vulnerable members of the community. It was also an opportunity for fellowship, hospitality and service for both clients and volunteers.

This was the first Constellation event to include an opportunity for outreach and service in the community and it was a hit amongst the young people who participated. We hope to continue this pattern in the future by volunteering at the monthly Community Meal hosted by St Augustine's parish in Marpole.

On a related note: at St Philip's, Sophie McKenzie who participated in the event and has a passion for outreach has agreed to join the Outreach Committee. This is a wonderful opportunity for furthering the partnership between outreach and youth and family ministry at St Philip's. She will be a capable new addition to this committee.