Part of our challenge is reaching out to care for those in need. A group at Trinity has been called to reach out for those in need; In 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017, groups from Trinity Lively went to Nicaragua to love and serve others by building necessary structures and providing for that community.
In April 13-20,2024 Cuba PIP Team, Pilgrims in Partnership visited our new partner,
Centre for Christian Reflection Dialogue. We learned about the work that
CCRD does in the community of Cárdenas. Our itinerary included the learning of the vision of
CCRD, Sunday worship at the Presbyterian Church; the meal program (fresh meals made
Monday-Fr
In April 13-20,2024 Cuba PIP Team, Pilgrims in Partnership visited our new partner,
Centre for Christian Reflection Dialogue. We learned about the work that
CCRD does in the community of Cárdenas. Our itinerary included the learning of the vision of
CCRD, Sunday worship at the Presbyterian Church; the meal program (fresh meals made
Monday-Friday and delivered to 120 elderly/disabled/special needs folks - visiting some of the
recipients of this meal program; Grandes Ilusiones – partner in the community offering
programming for youth with physical and mental disabilities; CCRD farm El Retiro – producing
food for the meal program, CCRD and others; “120 Women’s Club” – retired female
professionals; Neurological Institute, Diabetic Clinic, and orphanage. All the donations we
gathered and delivered were greatly appreciated. We distributed most of them to the partners
we visited.
Cuba PIP Team will be planning activities the 4 days surrounding April 27th
when we will be hosting our 2 visitors from Cuba. This is in cooperation with UCC People in
Partnership who is sponsoring their visit to Canada.
During the pandemic, Trinity's Good Neighbours team prepared meals for some vulnerable residents at the Lively Inn. In 2023 we transitioned to partnering with the Walden Food Bank to help serve the needs within our own broader community. Each month Good Neighbours prepares 100 home cooked meals that are distributed to clients at the Walde
During the pandemic, Trinity's Good Neighbours team prepared meals for some vulnerable residents at the Lively Inn. In 2023 we transitioned to partnering with the Walden Food Bank to help serve the needs within our own broader community. Each month Good Neighbours prepares 100 home cooked meals that are distributed to clients at the Walden Food Bank. Members of the Good Neighbours team also serve beverages and snacks every Thursday to clients who come to use the Walden Food Bank. Waters Mennonite Church in Lively partners with us to share the load.