The Urban MinistryThe Urban Ministry

 The Board of the Lutheran Urban Ministry welcomes Deborah Kerr as the new Ministry Manager!

On April 3, 2013, Deb began her work at the Urban. Her installation as A LAY PROFESSIONAL LEADER at the Urban Worship Service, Lutheran Church of the Cross was held on Sunday, April 7, 2013.  Pastor Larry Ulrich, MNO Synod officiated.

Deb is such a blessing for the Urban. She has an abundance of warmth, caring, enthusiasm and knowledge!  Deb’s email address is deb@theurban.ca

The Urban is no longer accepting clothing donations. Seasonal items accepted at present: runners/sandals, caps, sunscreen. If any supporting churches of the Urban wish to donate clothing to the Urban Community, they may do so in two ways:  Women/Children's clothing can be dropped off at West Central Woman's Resource Centre, 640 Ellice Ave. (Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m.).  Men's clothing can be dropped off at John Howard Society, 583 Ellice Ave. (Please call 204-775-1514 for hours).

Urban Wish List
We make up emergency food bags on Sundays, and these are the items very much needed: Canned goods (ex.: soups, meats, pork & beans), Kraft Dinner, containers with lids, toilet paper, paper towels, small soaps, shampoos, lotions, feminine hygiene products, etc.
Please drop off at the Urban:
Wednesdays 12:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays 1:00-8:30 p.m.
and Sundays Noon-4:00 p.m.
We are also in need of 2 large garbage cans and always in need of good used towels & bedding.

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