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.
Recent News
Spiritual Care, March 2013
March 16, 2013
When I was a child my father had a rule for Saturday morning tele
Community Nurturing Maturity
February 5, 2013
At the Urban we strive to teach and uphold accountability.
Crock Pot Cooking: A Melting Pot of Caring
January 23, 2013
The Crock Pot Cooking Club was developed to assist community memb
Finding a Meaningful Life
October 8, 2012
Some time ago, I had the honor of meeting a fellow who was a kind
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