Missions of Central Presbyterian
Central church is involved in many outreach and mission programs in the Hamilton area and with more global organizations. Below are some details and links of programs we are currently involved in.
Community Outreach
Hamilton Out of the Cold Program
Central Presbyterian Church hosts the Hamilton Out of the Cold (HOOTC) Program each Thursday evening from November until March, and provides a hot, nutritious dinner, sleeping accommodation and then breakfast for many of Hamilton's homeless and near homeless.
For more information about HOOTC, go to Hamilton Out of the Cold Program Coalition
Hill Street Community Garden.
The goal is to serve the Southwest Hamilton community by organizing & providing a shared community garden and allotment space.
The high school students of Central and other churches helped in the construction of the garden. Hill Street Garden website
Inner City Outreach Ministry (ICOM)
Central Church has recently become a formal partner with ICOM. This north end ministry based at St. David's Presbyterian Church is led by Don and Carol MacVicar. Our partnership means we will be informed about the ministry, we will pray for the ministry, we will provide financial support for the ministry, and we will be involved as volunteers at the ministry. You can make a donation to this ministry through Central Church.
Food is collected for local Food Banks throughout the year.
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National and International Outreach
Presbyterian World Service and Development (PWS&D)
Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D) is the agency of the Presbyterian Church in Canada responsible for undertaking development activities, disaster relief, and education of congregations to these world-wide needs. For more information, go to PWS&D website.
Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Central supports the Canadian Foodgrains Bank through growing "Beans in Hope", the harvest from which is converted to cash and forwarded to CFGB. Established in 1983, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a Canadian-based Christian organization that helps provide food and development assistance to people in need on behalf of our 13 Canadian church members. Today, Canadian Foodgrains Bank ranks among the largest private food aid providers in the world. For information, go to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank website
Presbyterian Sharing
Presbyterian Sharing is the name of the fund that supports the ministries and mission of The Presbyterian Church in Canada. But it’s more than just a fund. It makes possible our existence as a denomination; it connects us to one another; and enables us to be faithful to God’s mission in Canada and around the world. Central Church has committed to giving 72,000 to this fund in 2010.
For more information, go to the Presbyterian Sharing Website.
