WLA Cares Christmas Initiative
We, as a church, have an opportunity to bless families and individuals in our communities this Christmas season. We have identified 7 ministries and programs that we will intentionally partner with this year. Here's how you can get involved...
- Participate in a Drive
- Donate Financially
- Volunteer in Packing and Delivery
- Pray
Participate in a Drive
Step 1: Click on the icons below to learn more about each program.
Step 2: Pick one or multiple initiatives that you'd like to support.
Step 3: Purchase donation items.
Step 4: Put the items in a plastic bag clearly labelled with the appropriate initiative.
Step 5: Drop the bag off in the bin in the front foyer of the church from Sunday, December 11th to Thursday, December 15th 2022
Donate Financially
Praise God that the WLA Cares fund has been donated to faithfully during the year. We do not require any additional financial gifts at this time. We would prefer to see our congregation participate in the various drives (listed below) rather than give financially. However, if you are unable to collect and donate items, but would still like to participate, you can donate by cheque or etransfer. Please include ONLY "WLA Cares" on the memo line of a cheque addressed to West London Alliance Church. This also applies to etransfer donations - include "WLA Cares" in the message box.
Volunteer in Packing and Delivery
Packing Night
What: Help us organize donations to be distributed to the different organizations
When: Friday, December 16th from 7-9pm
Where: West London Alliance Church
How: Contact Graham (grahamb@wlachurch.org) if you're intersted
Delivery
What: Help Graham deliver donations to the various organizations
When: Sometime between Monday, December 19th and Wednesday, December 21st
Where: Various Locations
How: Contact Graham (grahamb@wlachurch.org) if you're intersted and available during the days of that week
Pray
- That everyone involved in these ministries would know the love of Christ this Christmas
- For each of these ministries during this Christmas season, and all year-round
- That the Lord would impress on your heart a desire to serve the community
The Men's Mission is a 111-bed facility that serves men in need. In addition to accommodation and meals, they also provide rehabilitation counselling, chapel services and the men’s clothing room.
The LPFSC's mission is to minister to the unique needs of each person seeking help because of an unplanned pregnancy through accurate information, education, counselling and support.
My Sisters’ Place (MSP) is a safe, welcoming and inclusive centre that supports women through drop-in and wrap-around services. Many experience multiple vulnerabilities including gender based violence, trauma, chronic mental and physical health challenges, homelessness or housing instability, substance use, and extreme poverty.
Northwest London Connect is a joint initiative between WLA, Gateway, West Park and the Northwest London Resource Centre. The Northwest Christmas Market is designed to provide practical help to families looking to buy gifts for their children at Christmas.
The NWLRC has been one of our community partners for many years. Located in Sherwood Forest Mall, they aim to strengthen their local neighbourhood by connecting and empowering the people who live in Northwest London.
Ark Aid is an organization set up to help and serve those on the margins of society. They open their doors to the homeless in London every night for a free hot meal.
Each year WLA selects seniors to bless at Christmas time.
