After the service of 9 Lessons, the congregation of St.Luke’s received guests for the annual Christmas Lunch Celebration.
The African Centre for Refugees (AC4R), an LGBTQ organization based at St. Luke’s, was the guest of honour.
Chris Ubani, a refugee from Nigeria, led music and Carol Singing.
The participants were:
– Saint Luke’s United Church
– African Centre for Refugees
– Out of the Cold Meal Program
– Beth Shalom and Beth Tzedec Synagogues
– Muslim Welfare Canada
– Allan Gardens Food Bank
– Regent Park Community Ministry
– Migrant Resource Centre Canada
– International Coalition on Human Rights in the Philippines
– Seeds of Hope Foundation
– Eglise de Jesus Christ sure la terre par son envoye special Simon Kimbangu
– L’eglise chretien des elus de Dieu
– Beloved Redeemer Church
– Rosedale United Church
– Fairlawn United Church
– St. Andrews United Church
– Bathurst Street United Church
– Metropolitan United Church
There were lots to eat and drink. The food, as expected, ranged across continents, from Canadian to Mediterranean and African dishes, and was in ample supply.
