OUTREACH MINISTRIES

The Coffee House

Each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the Parish welcomes people from the local community for food and refreshments.  Supported by voluntary donations and the dedication of a small group, this ministry assists many in the surrounding community.  The voluntary services of a trained social worker are available during the Coffee House for those who may need assistance.

William Dundas Community Group

In co-operation with the city and community organizations, Bishop Cronyn Memorial is part of an initiative to provide resources and programs to the Dundas & William St. area of London with a particular focus on substance abuse, affordable housing, community safety and youth.

Loaves & Fishes Daily Bread

Each week members of the community contribute canned, and dry food stuffs which are taken to the Daily Bread Food Bank located in St. Paul's Cathedral.  Daily Bread  serves the needs of many people in the city including the working poor.

Out of the Cold Program

Once every three weeks a team of people gather at Dundas Street Centre United Church to work with their team in providing a hot meal to those who need the program.  Out of the Cold is a program that takes place in a number of churches and is supported by various congregations and denominations to provide a daily meal to those needing assistance.

Huron Hunger Fund

This fund is part of the Primates World Relief and Development Program providing emergency relief and response in time of disaster and supporting development programs throughout the world.

Residential Schools Settlement

As a matter of justice, the Anglican Church has undertaken to provide funding for settlements as a result of abuse which took place in Native Residential Schools when the Church ran these institutions along with the Canadian Government.  Bishop Cronyn Memorial makes every effort to make its fair share contribution to the "Healing Fund" of the National Church..

Hospitality

The parish works to provide hospitality to groups and organizations that serve the population of the surrounding community.  Alcoholics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Westover Group and Conversations with God use space in the Parish Hall for their meetings and programs.  Pro Musica, a local choral group, uses the church for its weekly rehearsals.