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What's New?
20 Years of
Building Community, Serving the Community
in the Heart of the Community at Southdale!
In 1991 Southdale Community Resident and Vice President
of the Southdale Tenant Association, Linda Stone, wrote to the
congregation of St. Stephen’s Memorial Anglican Church asking for a
community worker. Thankfully, St. Stephen’s took up the challenge
and invited other congregations to join them in exploring the
possibility of starting a Chaplaincy at the Southdale Complex. And
thankfully, several congregations joined St. Stephen’s in setting up
a Board of Directors, getting Incorporation, qualifying for a
Charitable number and hiring the first Chaplain, Sylvia Ruth.
Quoting from Linda’s letter; “The role of a community worker in
our complex would be to help and guide the tenants on how to help
themselves rather than becoming a hand out resource.” The tenants
were looking for a community worker who could help them connect with
resources in the community and city to help improve their lives and
their neighbourhood. By the grace of God, and the dedication and
commitment of many, many people and congregations over the last 20
years the Southdale Chaplaincy has provided tenants with many
resources and helped many families find a firmer footing. The last
twenty years of After School programs has no doubt planted seeds in
many children who have been able to find the strength and confidence
to choose a path out of poverty. The last twenty years of
providing camp sponsorships has no doubt enabled many children to
make positive choices that have improved their lives. The love,
dedication and passion of the previous Chaplains, Sylvia Ruth and
Laurie Spence Bannerman has built an incredible foundation on which
we have been able to grow the Chaplaincy programs these last three
years. Twenty years of prayers, twenty years of time and shared
resources – twenty years of walking with families as they strive to
make their way out of poverty, addiction, loneliness, and mental
illness. Twenty years of faithful service and responding to the
needs of the Southdale Community – it is both humbling and deeply
gratifying to be a part of this ministry!
May God guide and lead us in the next 20 years!
Celebrating 20 Years of Ministry!
We have
celebrated 20 years of ministry here in the Southdale Community with
some special events over the last 12 months.
Community BBQ
– June 17th the day was perfect and the Chaplaincy Board
and volunteers served almost 300 at our Community Celebration BBQ!
Thank you to the Board of Directors, especially organizer Anne
Jefferies and her family who made the day happen!
Worship Service and Celebration Dinner
- On Wednesday September 21st a celebration dinner and
worship service was held at Lambeth United Church. It was a
wonderful opportunity for chaplaincy staff, volunteers, funders,
supporters and residents to break bread and worship together at an
evening service. Thank you to the Lambeth UCW for a delicious
supper, to the talented………………who shared their gift for music, and
the Chaplaincy Board of directors for organizing and hosting.
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Celebration dinner and
worship service was held at Lambeth United Church |
Fundraising Project
In celebration of 20 years, we would like to fund raise to improve
the basketball court at the Southdale Complex. New Nets, and
a newly resurfaced play area would allow more children and
youth to use the court at the same time. It is a central gathering
spot for the children and youth of the community and needs some
improvements. If you would like to contribute consider donating
online or mailing a cheque.
Cheques should be mailed to:
PO Box 37085, 900 Adelaide St. S, London ON N6E 3T3
(Please do not mail cheques to our Southdale Rd address)
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Using the Basketball court |
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Volunteer Opportunities
The Southdale Chaplaincy relies on volunteers to help with our After
School Programs. We run programs each weekday and would love to
have volunteers who commit to coming one day each week to help out.
Coming each week allows you to get to know the children
participating and for them to know you. It is a great opportunity
to care and share. If you are interested in volunteering in any
way, please give the office a call (519)685-2771.
After School Programs for 2011-2012
We are excited the time for our After School programs is coming!!
Here is our line up so far for this year!
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Mondays 4-6pm |
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Drumming and Rhythm Band as part of our SING Project which
is funded by the Westminster College Foundation Barb McGill
will be leading this program
Children receive a healthy snack and supper
Grades 1-8 |
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Tuesdays 4-5pm |
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Homework Program
Grades 1-12
Children receive a healthy snack |
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Wednesdays 4-6pm |
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Vocal Choir as part of our SING Project
Barb
McGill will also be leading this program
Children receive a healthy snack
Grades 1-8 |
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Thursdays 4-6pm |
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Sr.
After School Program
Grades 4-7
Children receive a healthy snack and supper |
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Fridays 4-6pm |
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Jr.
After School Program
Grades 1-3
Children receive a healthy snack and supper |
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