Crossroads United Church

Weekly hybrid intergenerational worship. Ministries and faith formation for all ages through education identity-formation and social justice advocacy. Family-friendly programming related to faith music prayer and worship. As an affirming ministry we welcome and include people of all gender expressions and sexual orientations. Anti-racism and reconciliation study and action led by social justice action team. Seasonal evening bible study prayer and meditation groups meet online or in-person throughout the year. Pastoral care for all ages within the congregation and outreach to neighbours in need of comfort including memorial services graveside services and weddings caring ministry for those in hospital in care facilities and those grieving. Prayer shawl ministry gathers monthly on-site to knit shawls and provide to those who are in hospital and grieving. Children youth and family ministry provides programs to help families with their understanding and practice of faith including summer program for children aged 3-11. Music ministry provides various choral and instrumental programs and support at worship. Healing garden ministry provides opportunity for young people to learn about faith and ecology. Monthly free community dinners continue along with bi-weekly produce distribution and 'nick’s nook' low-barrier emergency food cupboard. Christmas hamper ministry served 30+ people in a handful of families. Partnership continued with with a service provider to offer an inclusive women-only extreme weather shelter on site at crossroads. The north delta refugee project continued moving toward a new sponsorship relationship. 2024 saw the emergence of a youth confirmation series with our senior youth and new community partnerships.