Ministries
Food Ministry
Offering hospitality to our neighbours while helping to address food insecurity is one of our most important ministries .
St. A's is pleased to host Bryn's Neighbourhood Table every Thursday evening. Doors open at 5:30, dinner is served at 6. Everyone is welcome. No cost for the meal; donations accepted and appreciated if possible.
St. A's also hosts the Marpole Community Food Hub, where several community organizations are working in collaboration with the Greater Vancouver Food Bank to provide groceries at no cost to our neighbours every Thursday from 10am - 12pm.
Everyone is welcome, and volunteers are also always appreciated!
Special thanks to Safeway and Choices Market for their donations.
Opportunity for Sharing - Little Food Pantry
Established by a group of Marpole Neighbours, the Little Food Pantry located in Midden Park, provides an opportunity for each of us to help support our neighbours. Donations of grab & go foods (like granola bars) and toiletries can be left at the pantry, and anyone in need of these items is invited to take what they need. St. A's is very happy to be able to contribute to this wonderful neighbourhood project!
Faith Formation and Spiritual Growth Ministries
prayers for peace
All our welcome for a brief time of pray for peace in our world. Thursdays at 1:00-1:15pm
Bible Studies, Courses & Discussion Groups
Rev Katherine hosst a variety of opportunities to connect, discuss and grow in faith. See our home page for current and upcoming studies.
Neighbourhood and Global Outreach Ministries
2nd Hand Rows & Pop-Up Thrift Stores
Our neighbourhood thrift store, 2nd Hand Rows is open on Saturdays from 1-4pm and the 1st Thursday of the month, from 10 - 1pm.
Drop by and browse our gently used clothing and household items.
Garden Retreat & Little Library
St. A's is blessed to be able to offer a quiet space for meditation and reflection in our garden. Our garden is part of the Butterflyway Project of the David Suzuki Foundation, creating thriving habitats for our butterflies and bees. We also care for our local hummingbirds and songbirds, and offer a lending library - take a book, leave a book - free of charge.
Primate's World Relief & Development Fund
Recognized as one of the top 100 charities in Canada, the PWRDF is the global outreach arm of the Anglican church. The PWRDF works with local partners to increase healthy pregnancies and births, reduce gender inequality, relieve hunger and break the cycle of poverty in the world’s most vulnerable communities.