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COMMUNITY SERVICE AT McDOUGALL
McDougall United Church has a proud tradition and a long history of community outreach in the City of Edmonton. Today, we continue that same spirit of generosity to our sisters and brothers in the wider community with helping hands and caring hearts.
Benevolent Fund
The first Sunday of the month is an opportunity for McDougall’s congregation to support the Benevolent Fund with an extra donation following the service. The Fund is available at the minister’s discretion for those who come to our door seeking special assistance.
Bissell Centre
McDougall supports this historic inner city agency throughout the year in many ways with donations of food, clothing and money through special projects.
- Once a year we provide lunch for 200 - 300 inner city folk on a Sunday who come to the Bissell Centre for the weekly church service (Community of Emmanuel) hosted by the Inner City Pastoral Ministry.
- Christmas donations of warm woollies and other supplies are supplied from the Mitten Tree, White Gift Sunday and Christmas Gift Bags.
- Throughout the year, donations of clothing, personal supplies and money are received to support this ministry.
Visit the Bissell Centre online
e4c - Courage Compassion Connection Commitment
e4c is a charitable human services organization providing a diverse range of services in the inner city and beyond.
McDougall Church was instrumental in the formation of Edmonton City Centre Church Corporation, now known as e4c, and in 1970 was one of the five founding denominational churches in the downtown area. Over the years, this non-profit organization has evolved into a multi-million dollar endeavour encompassing numerous programs.
- Emergency and Transitional Services
- Affordable Housing and Mental Health Services
- Collaboration/Joint Services
McDougall Church strives to have representation on their Board, at their Annual General Meetings, and continues to financially support e4c through donations.
Visit e4c online
Inner City Pastoral Ministry
McDougall Church takes a turn in providing Sunday lunch once a year for 200-250 inner city residents following the ICPM worship service for the Community of Emmanuel at the Bissell Centre.
We continue to find ways to support this street “ministry of presence” through financial donations, speakers, and special or seasonal needs.
Mission and Service Fund
 This national fund of the United Church of Canada distributes about $30 million dollars annually in support of our worship life, our national and global mission partners, our justice and peace advocacy, and our efforts to care for the environment.
The United Church works with partners in Canada and around the world who alert the national church to local needs; tell us how best to serve; and deliver the assistance we offer. In an emergency, in development work, and for long-term commitment, the United Church is there making a difference through the M & S Fund.
McDougall Church supports the Mission and Service Fund through congregational donations. Visit the United Chuirch of Canada online
No Room at the Inn
No Room In the Inn is an annual appeal to Edmonton area churches to help provide safe and affordable housing for those who are homeless in our city.
No Room In the Inn invites congregations and parishes to donate part of their Christmas Eve offering to the campaign. Funds are delivered to a different housing project each year selected by a committee from the Edmonton and District Council of Churches and the Quality of Life Commission.
McDougall United Church as joined dozens of congregations at Christmas over the years, from many denominations, to raise over $1 million dollars for projects aimed at providing safe and affordable housing for those who are in greatest need.
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