Online Survey Now Available

From September 25 through December 22, a comprehensive survey is being undertaken regarding the possibility of conducting a major fundraising effort to support the flourishing of ministry across the diocese.

The primary focus for this campaign will be to resource our parishes and missions to support their Mission Action Plan (MAP) initiatives. Two-thirds of all funds raised will be directed back to parishes and missions for their ministries.

“We’re so grateful to all those who have participated in the study so far,” says Canon Drew MacDonald, diocesan stewardship and campaign adviser, "and we're excited to hear from more people through the online survey. The feedback will be so important as the diocese weighs whether, when and how to conduct a campaign.”  

Everyone across our diocese is invited to participate in the study through an online survey, and the feedback will enable us to determine potential support for the parish-focussed, diocesan-wide campaign and its goals. Please view the fact sheet which details the proposed campaign.

In November, four town hall meetings will also be held. These meetings are open to everyone to learn more about the proposed campaign, ask questions, and complete a survey, if not already completed. 

The dates and locations for the town hall meetings are as follows:

• Thursday, November 9 – 6 to 8 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration, 320 Glenridge Avenue, St. Catharines;
• Wednesday, November 15 – 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s, 1188 Fennell Avenue East, Hamilton;
• Tuesday, November 21 – 6 to 8 p.m. at Church of the Incarnation, 1240 Old Abbey Lane, Oakville; and
• Wednesday, November 22 – 6 to 8 p.m. at St. George’s, 99 Woolwich Street, Guelph.