Each of these following videos features information and insights into a way in which parishes across the Diocese of Ontario are doing community engagement.
They are intended as an introduction not a ‘tell all’. If your parish has an interest in pursuing any of these ideas further, please reach out to the parish and persons featured in the video for more information.
St John's Community Garden
Russ visits St. John's Anglican Church in Prescott Ontario to see the Greater Glory Garden, a project created by Friends of St John's (FOSJ)--a dedicated community group in Prescott Ontario working to preserve their 1860 Gothic Revival Church. FOSJ has converted an empty space behind the church and turned it into a community garden that also will feature pollinator friendly flower beds. In this video, Russ talks with Bonita Slunder and the rest of the team about the Greater Glory Garden and their pollinator project.
Harmony Lounge - St. Mary Magdalene, Napanee
Russ interviews Harmony Lounge Coordinator Michelle Hauser to talk about the success of the St. Mary Magdalene music outreach program.
Wellington Thrift Shop
Russ sits down with Mary Dunlop of St. Andrew's, Wellington, to talk about the volunteer parish thrift shop called the 'What-Not Thrift Shop.' Started in 1971, the thrift shop made over $8,000 last year for the parish.
St. Paul's Westport accessibility entrance
Russ talks with Robert Whitehouse of St. Paul’s Westport about their accessibility project where the parish installed a new ramp, lift and accessible entrance door to their parish hall. With this new entrance the parish plans to make their more attractive for use by community groups and other organizations. Robert speaks with Russ about how they funded the project and worked through the stages of planning and construction.
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