VISION
To see Mercy and Justice done in our city and neighbourhoods in Word and Deed.
MISSION
The Grace Centre for Mercy and Justice is a Christ-centred ministry encouraging, educating and equipping Christians to love their neighbours and serve the broader Toronto community to the glory of God.
Values
Recognizing the beauty and brokenness of ourselves and the world we live in (Luke 10:25-37; Matt. 25:31-46; Rom. 3:23) we strive by the transforming power of Christ to love our City in word and deed (James 2:14-17; Luke 24:15). To love well, we endeavour to live out the following values:
Gospel centred - To teach and model along with the pastoral leadership a gospel framework for extending mercy and justice to a broken world (Micah 6:8)
Small group supported – To build and strengthen Grace Gatherings to nurture, encourage and actively love our church family and our neighbours (Acts 3:46)
Hospitality focused - To create a welcoming and supportive community for all congregants including those in need or marginalized (1. Peter 4:9; Hebrews 13:2)
City positive - To develop a church culture where members recognize and take initiative to meet needs of individuals, neighbourhoods and communities (Acts 4:34)
Partnership oriented - To develop and maintain supportive partnerships with Christian organizations that effectively serve people with needs in the City. The partnerships are designed to support the partner agencies and also benefit Grace Toronto congregants to meet needs of people who are in crisis or marginalized in our City
Donations for PRESSING Needs
During this third wave of Covid-19 pandemic, which has placed a special strain on the mental wellbeing of people living on the fringe, the Grace Toronto elders have directed $50,000 in donations to alleviate some of the more pressing needs expressed by some of the GCMJ affiliates and community connections:
Homeless Connect Toronto: for wellness kits to offer comfort to their clients
The Dale Ministries in the Parkdale Neighbourhood: for fuel and maintenance funds for their van to deliver relief items to individuals and families living with food and housing insecurities
Adam House: for mandated updates and renovations of the house and office to be able to keep serving refugee claimants
New Life Prison Ministry: for audio recording devices with Christian messages and songs for in-mates during a time when visits are not permitted
Praise God for giving us resources to lend support to this incredible work being done in our city!
REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP DEVELOPMENTS
PAST SPONSORSHIPS
A LOOK BACK:
Take a quick preview of our past sponsorships.
first Family
THEY’RE HERE!
Learn more about our sponsorship journey with the Ibrahims!
SECOND FAMILY
WELCOMING A NEW FAMILY!
The next family is in the process to be approved by the government.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in volunteering opportunities, please contact refugees@gracetoronto.ca
MERCY & JUSTICE MONTHLY
A monthly update on the latest needs and prayer requests from our affiliate partners.
AFFILIATIONS
Currently we are affiliated with six different organizations that serve various marginalized and oppressed populations in the city. These agencies function as our experts in the field in helping us to understand more about how we can love and serve their clients through their respective agency or on our own.
adam house
The Adam House serves refugee claimants in the west end of the city by offering transitional housing and job skills training, amongst other services to residents.
LIGHT PATROL
A program under Youth Unlimited that serves the needs of homeless and street-involved youth through outreach and mentorship.
pregnancy care centre
The PCC serves women with unexpected pregnancies through pre/postnatal support. This includes, but is not limited to, offering pregnancy tests, options counseling and referrals out to appropriate resources.
SAFE families
An organization whose mandate is to reduce the amount of children entering the child welfare system. This is done through recruitment of host families, who are thoroughly screened, to care for and take in for children for a temporary period of time.
squads ministry
An organization that serves children in the Regent Park area by offering tutoring and other after-school programs.
toronto city mission
TCM serves children in some of Toronto’s high-needs neighbourhoods by offering tutoring and other after-school programs.
Tabitha House
Tabitha House is a new transitional home in Toronto’s east end that will support young women (between the age of 16-26 years old) experiencing homelessness and/or housing insecurity. Since Christmas 2020 Tabitha House has been ready to welcome residents. Three women currently in the process of moving in and making it home. Visit our Tabitha House page for more information.
Grace Advocacy Clinic
***COVID-19 Update: Grace Advocacy Clinic is closed until further notice.***
The Grace Advocacy Clinic is intended to fill a gap for people in our city who need help with applying to Ontario Social Services for Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program. The Clinic also hosts a free tax clinic for those who are eligible.
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To get connected with one of our affiliates or to learn more about mercy ministry, contact serena@gracetoronto.ca.