Emmanuel United Church, Brampton

Outreach

  • EUC Stewardship 2025

    EUC Stewardship 2025

    Dear Members and Friends of Emmanuel United Church,

    Stewardship is more than just financial giving; it is a celebration of the many ways we contribute to the life and mission of Emmanuel United Church. Through your time, talents, and treasures, you help nurture our community of faith, support those in need, and extend Christ’s love far beyond our walls.

    This past year, your generosity enabled us to support outreach programs, maintain our sacred space, provide enriching worship experiences, and foster spiritual growth for all ages. We have seen the positive impact of our ministries both within our congregation and throughout the wider community.

    As we look ahead, we are excited about the new opportunities and challenges that God is placing before us. Our commitment to being an inclusive, caring, and active congregation depends on the ongoing support of every member. Each act of generosity—large or small—makes a tangible difference in our ability to fulfill our mission.

     I would like to point out that in 2024 it cost $5.312/ month to run the church and its programs, and we brought in $4,991/ month, through church offerings, rent, and fundraising. This equates to a deficit of $321/month. At our current level of offerings, we will have a projected deficit by the end of 2025.

    Currently 50% of the congregation is giving a weekly amount of 0-$10. For us to run a balanced budget we would need to increase our weekly giving by $5.00 a week per family.

    We invite you to prayerfully consider your stewardship commitment for the coming year. Whether you give financially, volunteer your time, share your skills, or pray for our work, your involvement is essential. You can contribute to the life and ministry of Emmanuel United Church by offing your time. talent or financial gift.

    If you plan on or continue to give on PAR, please remember that you need to fill out a new form and give it to Stefanie in the church office or Don Ford. You are welcomed to start your new commitment at any time or by January 1st, 2026

    If you have any questions or wish to discuss how you might get involved, please do not hesitate to reach out to any member of the Stewardship Committee. Together, we can continue to build a vibrant, welcoming, and compassionate community of faith.

    Thank you for your ongoing support, commitment, and faithfulness. May God bless you and your loved ones abundantly this season and always.

    With gratitude and hope,

    Mario Finoro

    Chair, Stewardship Committee

    2025 Online Par Form EUCDownload
    2025 Stewarship letterDownload

  • Bagan-Overholt Memorial Celebration

    Bagan-Overholt Memorial Celebration

    On October 10th we will be hosting a celebration of life in honor of Alex, Coen, and Riley Bagan-Overholt. This will start at 10:00am with a tree-planting ceremony, followed by a fun filled afternoon of environmental themed activities for children of all ages!

    The children’s activities will begin at 11:00am and will be an open invitation to drop-in and celebrate with us! These activities are for children of all ages! We welcome anyone and everyone in the community to celebrate in memorial on this special day.

    The event will take place at Emmanuel United Church and will be an outdoor event, weather permitting. For more information regarding the event, please contact Office@emmanuelunited.com

    October 10th 2025
    10:00am – 2:00pm
    Emmanuel United Church
    420 Balmoral Dr.

  • Join Us in Loving the Least of These

    Join Us in Loving the Least of These

    “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of My brothers and sisters, you were doing it to Me!’” (Matthew 25:40, NLT)

    As many of you know, Regeneration Outreach Community (which operates at Grace United Church in downtown Brampton) has a long history of supporting vulnerable, underhoused, and underemployed individuals and families in Brampton. Each day, they serve almost 200 individuals by providing hot meals, clothing, and a place to gather for shelter, among other services. The work that they do is truly remarkable, and a core way that Grace United puts the words of Matthew 25 into practice.

    Of course, this leads to many side effects that people may consider undesirable. There is loitering and garbage left around the building, disputes can turn violent, and there are concerns about illicit drug use. In response to concerns raised by the local neighbours, City Hall has made certain demands of Regeneration and Grace United Church, which can be read about in the links below

    As followers of Jesus, we believe that more should be done to support the most vulnerable members of our population. Criminalizing their situation (which is often a complex intersection of mental health, privilege, and societal pressures, to name a few) is not the solution. While politicians and government may seek quick fixes to these issues, we understand that it is only through treating the vulnerable in our community with the same dignity and respect we would treat Jesus that these issues can be properly resolved.

    For more updates on this issue, and other community issues, make sure you’re subscribed to our mail list.

    (Photo byNina Strehl onUnsplash)

  • Easter Regeneration Campaign 2025

    Easter Regeneration Campaign 2025

    Now that spring is around the corner the annual Easter Regeneration Campaign for the Regen Marketplace Food Bank has begun.
    Your donations can be dropped off before Sunday services from March 30th to April 13th at Emmanuel United Church.

    How to Donate:

    • You can donate either by dropping off food items (see list below) or by giving a financial donation.
    • Regen is able to purchase groceries in bulk at discounted costs, so you may want to consider giving a monetary donation in place of purchasing grocery items yourself. We are calling this the Power of Purchase. The list of food items below purchased at a lower end store would cost you about $85. Regen could use the same $85 to purchase many more items.
    • Financial donations can also be used to support the Food Recovery Program which picks up donations from grocery stores, bakeries and other food processing businesses. See Outreach presentation board in hall during Sip-N-Talk for more details.

    If you wish to make a financial contribution you can do so by envelope or on-line indicating it is toward Easter Regeneration Campaign.

    The foods most in need at the food bank are:

    • Pasta Sauce
    • Can Veggies & Fruits
    • Hot & Cold Cereal
    • Cooking Oil
    • Pancake Batter / Flour & Syrup
    • Canned Meat – Tuna, Salmon, Ham & Chix
    • Tea Bags
    • Peanut Butter
    • Jelly
    • Adult & Child diapers – All sizes

    Thank you for helping those in need in our community. Your support is very much appreciated.

    Photo by Nico Smit on Unsplash

  • Winter Coat Drive – Adult Size Only

    Winter Coat Drive – Adult Size Only

    Winter Coat Drive – Adult Size Only

    January winter coat drive for Regen has started. Do you have any gently used Adult size winter coats you no longer need? If so, please consider donating them to those in need of warm clothing this winter season. This year we are only accepting donation of coats and not any other items. Throughout January you can drop your donations off in the church coat room.

    Your support is greatly appreciated to help those in need in our community during this cold winter season. God Bless.

  • Regen Christmas Campaign 2024

    Regen Christmas Campaign 2024

    November 7th – December 8th

    This Christmas season we are changing the way we give to Regen. We will not be asking you to donate items like we have in past years, instead a donation tin will be put up in place of the Tin Bucket for cash and gift card donations. The funds will be given to Regen to bulk purchase the items most needed. Regen uses the power of purchase approach to buy in bulk and they can get much more for the same money that we would individually spend to purchase a few items.

    In the past few years many members have said it was hard to find the size of the items requested or to get out to shop. The committee heard your concerns and decided to try this new approach. Cash donations, gift cards to Tims or McDonalds and donations through envelopes marked Christmas Gift Items, will be sent to Regen after the campaign ends on December 8th.

    Thank you for your generosity and continued support for this annual campaign to help those in need in our community.

  • Regen Christmas Campaign – 2024

    This Christmas season we are changing the way we give to Regen.  We will not be asking you to donate items like we have in past years, instead a donation tin will be put up in place of the Tin Bucket for cash and gift card donations.

    The funds will be given to Regen to bulk purchase the items most needed. Regen uses the power of purchase approach to buy in bulk and they can get much more for the same money that we would individually spend to purchase a few items.   In the past few years many members have said it was hard to find the size of the items requested or to get out to shop. The committee heard your concerns and decided to try this new approach. Cash donations, gift cards to Tims or McDonalds and donations through envelopes marked Christmas Gift Items, will be sent to Regen after the campaign ends on December 8th.   Thank you for your generosity and continued support for this annual campaign to help those in need in our community.

  • GLI – Update on Bill C-223

    GLI – Update on Bill C-223

    On September 25th 2024, Parliament voted on the Bill C-223, which aimed to create a national framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income in Canada. Unfortunately, the bill did not pass this second reading. The vote tally was 54 in favour (the Greens and NDP joined by several Liberals), and 273 opposed. Senate Bill S-233—the counterpart to Bill C-223—did pass second reading last year, and we are waiting to see if we’ll get a committee report from the Senate. However, because its counterpart has failed in the House, the Bill will not become law.

    Now our work must continue on other fronts. 

    But First…A Heartfelt Thank You

    We want to extend our deepest gratitude to Senator Kim Pate and MP Leah Gazan for their hard work and unwavering commitment to fighting for everyday Canadians.

    We also want to thank all of you who supported our campaign and took action. Together, we sent over 34,000 emails urging MPs and Senators to recognize the urgency of basic income. Despite the outcome, your voices made a difference and continue to inspire all those working for this change.

    What’s Next?

    The fight for Basic Income isn’t over by a long shot. While C-223 and S-233 would have helped focus the conversation around basic income and forced the government to think it through, they lacked the power to actually actually create one. Let’s consider then what these bills would have done: require the Minister of Finance to write a report outlining a framework for the implementation of a national basic income. While the government won’t be required to write this, we the public certainly can. 

    And indeed we are! Right now, this work is happening all around the country, with or without legislative directives. Just look at PEI: civil servants, researchers, economists, and activists came together to create a report laying out a basic income for the province, which could cost 1% of GDP to reduce poverty by 80%.

    Across the country, momentum is building:

    • Local Government Support: City councils across Canada are voicing their support for basic income, including a recent resolution passed at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention. TV personality George Stroumboulopoulos even endorsed UBI during the event!
    • Atlantic Leadership: Provinces like PEI are leading the charge with reports advocating for basic income, and Newfoundland and Labrador have announced new basic incomes for seniors and people with disabilities.
    • Broad Political Interest: Across party lines, there’s significant interest in expanding the social safety net to ensure economic security for more people. The upcoming Canadian Disability Benefit — modeled after one of the most successful basic incomes in history, the Guaranteed Income Supplement for seniors — could be a framework for establishing new guaranteed incomes across the country.

    Meanwhile our work of building a basic income scheme that won’t cost the vast majority of Canadians continues. While today’s vote was a setback, it is just one front of our advocacy. With your continued support, we’ll keep advancing towards a future where guaranteed dignity is a reality for all.

    Stay tuned for our next steps, and thank you for standing with us.

    Floyd & the UBI Works Team

  • Thanksgiving Food-Drive Campaign 2024

    Thanksgiving Food-Drive Campaign 2024

    The Annual Thanksgiving Food-Drive is Back!

    Now that fall is around the corner the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for the Regen Marketplace Food Bank has begun.

    Your donations can be dropped off before Sunday services on September 22nd, 29th and October 6that Emmanuel United Church. 

    How to Donate:

    1. You can donate either by dropping off food items (see list below) or by giving a financial donation.
    2. Regen is able to purchase groceries in bulk at discounted costs, so you may want to consider giving a monetary donation in place of purchasing grocery items yourself. We are calling this the Power of Purchase. The list of food items below purchased at a lower end store would cost you about $85. Regen could use the same $85 to purchase many more items.
    3. Financial donations can also be used to support the Food Recovery Program which picks up donations from grocery stores, bakeries and other food processing businesses. See Outreach presentation board in hall during Sip-N-Talk for more details.

    If you wish to make a financial contribution you can do so by envelope or on-line indicating it is toward Regen Food Drive.

    The foods most in need at the food bank are:

    • Pasta Sauce
    • Can Veggies & Fruits
    • Hot & Cold Cereal
    • Cooking Oil
    • Pancake Batter / Flour & Syrup
    • Canned Meat – Tuna, Salmon, Ham & Chix
    • Tea Bags
    • Peanut Butter
    • Jelly
    • Adult & Child diapers – All sizes

    Thank you for helping those in need in our community. Your support is very much appreciated.

  • Village of Love

    Village of Love

    CLIMATE CHANGE CAUSING FOOD EMERGENCY IN KIBERA

    “This spring the constant heavy rainfall is causing massive flooding in Kenya and Kibera (Village of Love). This is creating unbearable conditions. Roads have become rivers. Bridges have collapsed. Homes are being washed away. Further, with droughts in East Africa during the past several years, the end of grain shipments from Ukraine with the war, and now the flooding, there’s a chronic shortage of food and life necessities. Families in Kibera are having to evacuate from their flooded/collapsed huts, carrying what little they have on their shoulders, hoping to find a place to live. The Obaras (of Village of Love) are purchasing what food they can find and afford and are offering what support they can. But their resources are exhausted. They need our help. All financial assistance will go directly to help these children of God. You can donate through the Village of Love website Village of Love Canada – supports AIDS orphans within loving African families – Welcome! or through Keith Knill.”