Community
The "community" part of Community of Christ is more than just what happens inside our church buildings. Our community expands to include our neighbours of different faiths, our neighbours in different places, and our neighbours around the world.
Community of Christ recognizes that people of all ages bring ministry based on their God-given giftedness. If you would like more information, or want to volunteer or support any of the initiatives please contact us.
Canadian Community of Christ Organizations
Beyond the Walls
Beyond the Walls is a global ministry of Community of Christ in Canada and Centre Place. This ministry is supported by a community that brings people together from around the world, who gathers regularly for online worship and other activities.
Creating Connection
Creating Connection is a network communities that engage in a variety of activities, including: coffee & conversation, adult colouring, drum circles, mindfulness meditation, yoga, lifelong learning & lectures, and knitting circles. Participants include individuals from diverse religious traditions.
Community Place+
Community Place+ pioneers innovative programs that promote building authentic relationships and cultivate deeper meaning in peoples' lives. Each of our programs and initiatives are centred on creating meaningful encounters in one's faith journey.
North American Climate Justice Team
The team is an independent association of Community of Christ members and friends in Canada and the United States, committed taking action in light of the global climate emergency. The team produces content designed to raise awareness about the climate emergency.
Canada Peace/Justice Committee
The Canadian Peace and Justice Committee promotes our guiding principles on peace and justice issues, focusing on some primary Canadian-specific issues that effect such well-being, and where possible, providing resources and taking actions to help address those issues.
Affiliates:
Harmony
Harmony is a non-profit organization that is committed to working with Community of Christ members, friends and leaders to share information about the ministerial needs of persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities (SOGI). Harmony’s mission is “to provide advocacy, education, and resources for Queer voices in Community of Christ with a shared vision of full participation.”
Sionito
The Sionito Group of Charities contributes to the Canadian expression of civil society and social entrepreneurship by developing intentional, inclusive, compassionate communities of mutual support and encouragement with the goal of decreasing the impact of impoverishment on, and increasing the life-ability of, each member of that community.
Zerin Development Corporation
Zerin Development Corporation (Zerin) is a charitable non-profit developer and manager of affordable housing units in Ontario. Incorporated in 1977 and sponsored by Community of Christ faith group, Zerin is organized to relieve poverty by providing accommodation for people living on low income. We believe that mixing tenants on low income (paying rent-geared-to-income) with tenants paying market rent, is beneficial for all tenants and for the community as a whole.
Agape
The Agape Society was created in 1974 to address social issues and to support at-risk youth in New Westminster, British Columbia (and elsewhere). The society operates the Agape House which seeks to help people help themselves achieve a fuller sense of dignity and worth and fulfilling role within society.
Encounter World Religions
In our increasingly diverse world, understanding our neighbours is essential. Encounter World Religions is a unique educational organization that promotes religious literacy through educational, cultural and spiritual encounters with the world's religious communities.
World Accord
World Accord brings people together. It tells the stories of hard-working poor people in different places around the world, and provides a way for Canadians to engage with them by supporting grassroots, community-based projects to improve their (and our) well-being.
The Mom Project
Helping mothers provide their own breast milk to their small and sick babies. The MOM Project provides low cost rentals of hospital grade breast pumps to mothers with babies in Calgary area Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) so that all mothers have the opportunity to provide breast milk to their child.
Other Partner Organizations:
Project Ploughshares
Project Ploughshares is a peace research institute sponsored by the Canadian Council of Churches. The institute focuses on disarmament efforts and international security, specifically related to the arms trade, emerging military and security technologies, nuclear weapons, the protection of civilians, outer space, and the intersection of climate, peace, and security.
Sunstone Educational Foundation
Community of Christ partners with the Sunstone Education Foundation to host public symposiums with panels and presentations on the topics of history, culture, and current issues in the Restoration movement. Sunstone brings together members of different faith traditions within the Restoration movement to build connections, share insights, and chart the path forward for our members and communities.
Children's Defense Fund Mission
We champion policies and programs that lift children out of poverty; protect them from abuse and neglect; and ensure their access to health care, quality education and a moral and spiritual foundation.
Canadian Council of the Blind
Based on belief in ABILITY, not disability C.C.B. is a vibrant network of active members across Canada. Each chapter is unique to its geographic area and engages in a variety of social and recreational activities based on the particular interests of their local members.
The Argyle Community Association
The A.C.A. is a volunteer based organization striving to enhance the quality of life for Argyle residents. We accomplish this task through events like Community Conversation Gatherings. We invite our Argyle residents to participate in events offered by our Association. Residents can assist with decision making in terms of services, infrastructure and our initiatives, events and fundraising. These gatherings are intended to allow neighbours to come together to learn and discuss issues in order to build strong communities, to connect our neighbourhoods within Argyle and to become an information highway. Our fundraising dollars help to, among other things, rent space for gatherings, maintain our website and host events within Argyle. This work is vitally important for our Argyle community.
Everyone is invited to join us at our monthly board meetings, from September to June. Meetings will be held at Argyle Family Centre, 1990 Royal Cres. (unless otherwise stated). All Argyle community members are welcome to attend! E-mail [email protected] for more information.
Abilities in Motion London
A.I.M. promotes and encourages inclusive paddle sport and activities through the delivery of adaptive programs and instructions.
Rotholme Family Shelter London
Rotholme Family Shelter primarily accommodates families (two parent and single parent families, both male and female led). There is accommodation for approximately twenty families. Self or agency referrals are accepted. The length of stay varies from one day up to thirty days. Twenty-four hour emergency admission is provided for families who are homeless or in personal crisis and in need of temporary emergency accommodation. In some cases, we are able to work with clients to divert a shelter stay, and provide support while a family works towards stability.
Rotholme Family Shelter has the Prevention of Homelessness Among Families (PHAF) program where the focus is connecting with families to keep them housed or find them housing so they can avoid coming into shelter. And, if they need to come into emergency shelter, workers help to get families out of shelter and into their own housing as quickly as possible, while helping them maintain long-term housing through housing stability.
Independent Living Centre London and Area
The Independent Living Centre London and Area (ILCLA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities in leading independent, self-directed lives. Through essential services, practical resources, and a strong community network, ILCLA empowers people to make their own choices and participate fully in the community. We believe that everyone deserves equitable access to the tools, supports, and opportunities needed to live life on their own terms. ILCLA promotes empowerment, self-reliance, advocacy, and inclusion, working to break down barriers and enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families across London and the surrounding region. Our programs and services—including peer support, information and referral, skills development, and the Direct Funding Program—are designed to foster independence, build confidence, and encourage meaningful community participation. ILCLA is committed to creating an inclusive environment where individuals are supported, valued, and able to reach their full potential.
Harvest Hands
HARVEST HANDS is a non-profit food distribution centre dedicated to ‘rescuing’ food from bakers to retailers to help agencies and thousands of families throughout SW Ontario. Funded entirely by donations and volunteer-driven, Harvest Hands provides food to over 200 organizations, agencies and missions, who in turn, feed over 60,000 meals per month.
London Good Food Box
The London Good Food Box is a program of London’s Child and Youth Network, which distributes low-cost boxes of vegetables and fruit once a month in neighbourhoods across London. For just $15, you will receive $20-22 worth of fresh produce, as well as healthy tips for preserving and preparing your fruits and vegetables. Orders and payments are due one week in advance of pick-up. Pick-ups are scheduled for the last Monday of every month. Remember, payment is due at the time of placing the order.
London Food Bank
Helping a generous community share its food resources.