Mission and Evangelism
At St. Silouan’s, we strive to throw open the doors of our parish, allowing for the grace of Christ to touch those who are in any kind of need or want.
The Missions and Evangelism ministry tries to find ways of bridging dialogue and engagement between the parish and the wider community, so that the church can be in dialogue with society.
Like the first churches of early Christianity, We provide regular ‘hospitality’ to the community within and without, creating opportunities to connect with our neighbours in Regent Park, and the wider Toronto community, inviting all to “come and see.”
If you would like to contribute to this mission please reach out to Sub Deacon Michael.
Outreach Ministry
Are you outgoing?
A natural networker with a need to build community?
The Outreach ministry welcomes and orients newcomers, helping them to navigate and build connection with our community.
But just as importantly, this ministry nurtures the existing bonds within the parish, developing creative ways to address human needs:
Email Mariam to find out more!
A natural networker with a need to build community?
The Outreach ministry welcomes and orients newcomers, helping them to navigate and build connection with our community.
But just as importantly, this ministry nurtures the existing bonds within the parish, developing creative ways to address human needs:
- Organizing meal and visitation trains for those in need, whether due to illness, injury or a recent birth
- Recognizing life events such as birthdays, births, weddings, baptisms, and death
- Staying connected with those who have been absent for an extended period
Email Mariam to find out more!
Fundraising and Growth
Our mission is to grow, and we strive to grow our mission.
This ministry is responsible for the processes that enable the contribution of time and treasure to sustain St. Silouan's our mission.
Organizers, networkers, researchers and creatives, we need you to:
Can you help?
Contact [email protected] to find out more.
This ministry is responsible for the processes that enable the contribution of time and treasure to sustain St. Silouan's our mission.
Organizers, networkers, researchers and creatives, we need you to:
- Help address the practical needs of the parish.
- Stay connected with the other ministries to stay abreast of those needs.
- Aid our ministries in financial forecasting and planning.
- Creatively build fundraising opportunities.
- Research and apply to external funding sources.
Can you help?
Contact [email protected] to find out more.
Special events
The Special Events Ministry facilitates the coordination of the festivities we host (and there are many!) within the context of our Liturgical Calendar, such as the great feasts of Pascha, Pentecost, Dormition and those of our beloved saints that we commemorate throughout the year. Our annual "Slava", which is the feast of our patron saint, gathers our wider Orthodox community and the locals together to feast and break bread in the park. Our St. Nicholas Day event punctuates the Nativity season with a pageant of the birth of our Lord and singing Christmas carols. And for the first time, this year we celebrated Lazarus Sunday with an Orthodox cross-cultural arts and crafts event, which was enjoyed across all ages.
In addition to these events, this Ministry also facilitates Parish retreats, spiritual talks, and pilgrimages. In 2023, we visited Holy Trinity Monastery in Smiths Creek, Michigan. And in 2024, St. Silouan gathered for the first ever parish trip to Camp Nazareth in Pennsylvania, which also included a visit to the Monastery of the Transfiguration in Ellwood City.
Our church life sees so many excuses to gather, celebrate and host! This Ministry is possible through the efforts of many in our parish and is a testament to our participation in the Orthodox and Liturgical life.
In addition to these events, this Ministry also facilitates Parish retreats, spiritual talks, and pilgrimages. In 2023, we visited Holy Trinity Monastery in Smiths Creek, Michigan. And in 2024, St. Silouan gathered for the first ever parish trip to Camp Nazareth in Pennsylvania, which also included a visit to the Monastery of the Transfiguration in Ellwood City.
Our church life sees so many excuses to gather, celebrate and host! This Ministry is possible through the efforts of many in our parish and is a testament to our participation in the Orthodox and Liturgical life.