MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE FOR THE FUTURE
TYNDALE ST-GEORGES — 85TH ANNIVERSARY
Founded in 1927 as Tyndale House by Charles Johnson, Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre has remained true to its mission of providing programs that improve quality of life. In the early years, this meant recreational activities for children. Today, it has expanded to meet the needs of a community determined to self-actualize, with programs that promote literacy, academic skills, self-esteem, employability and entrepreneurship.
Tyndale St-Georges needs your help to continue being a place of learning and possibility to the people in our community. As it moves into the next 85 years, Tyndale is strongly committed to love and serve the people of Little Burgundy and to provide its neighbours with opportunities to grow and to reach their potential.
On the immediate horizon, Tyndale is:
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improving the local landscape by rebuilding the park in front of the Centre;
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launching a weekend math and science program to give elementary school children a head start before starting high school;
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working towards expanding its High School Program to the address the high drop-out rate in the Little Burgundy area.
There are so many reasons to support Tyndale St- Georges: its history, its strong sense of mission, but most of all the wonderful community which it serves.
MINISTRY INTERNSHIP AT DIOCESAN THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE
The Ministry Internship is designed to encourage young men and women to consider ordained ministry as a vocation. Last year, the Montreal Diocesan Theological College placed young people, age 20-25, alongside experienced clergy and lay leaders in ministry as student interns. They were also involved in first-hand experience of various ministries like St Michael’s Mission and Mile-End Community Mission.
With your help, we will be able to continue to offer internships in the future. The interns will be provided with a challenging educational and vocational experience, benefit from the spiritual and pastoral role model of an experienced minister, and receive bursaries to support their summer participation.
INVESTING IN PARISH-BASED YOUTH MINISTRY
It is truly special when a parish creates a safe space where young people can grow as individuals, youth workers can nourish their practice, parents can learn to navigate the issues that affect their children, and the priest is given the support and resources to provide a relevant ministry to young people. When all these elements come together, it is great! However, for this to happen we need to invest!
With your help, and in partnership with the Diocesan Youth Ministry Team, parishes will be equipped to respond to the unique needs of the young people in our diocese, by:
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Ensuring good practice and support for those working with young people;
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Providing parish grants to purchase equipment, and subsidize youth program costs;
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Accessing diocesan, national and international networking opportunities for both young people and volunteers;
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Providing expert knowledge of parish youth ministry models from various cultural contexts;
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Giving an opportunity for confirmation candidates from across the Diocese to gather for a time of faith, fun and fellowship, and to help build an increased sense of identity among our young people.
As a result of this initiative we will build strong foundations, ensuring long-term sustainable ministry to the young people in the Diocese of Montreal.
Giving of your time and knowledge is a gift that is very much appreciated, though not always eligible for a tax receipt.
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