Community Services
Faith with hands and feet. We meet real needs in Edmonton through food security, neighbour care, and tangible acts of service that reflect the love of Christ.
Irene Barankariza
Sister Irene leads our Community Services ministry with vision, organization, and the kind of leadership that turns ideas into action. She is the heartbeat behind our outreach initiatives.
What We Do
Community Services is the outreach arm of our church. We organize the work of compassion, from large-scale food drives in partnership with the Edmonton Food Bank, to quiet acts of care for families in crisis. We mobilize volunteers, coordinate with community partners, and steward the practical side of loving our neighbours.
Food Security
Food drives, pantry support, and partnerships with the Edmonton Food Bank and ADRA Canada.
Neighbour Care
Door-to-door outreach, visitation, hospital ministry, and support for families in crisis.
Disaster Response
Mobilizing our church family to respond when our community faces hardship.
Volunteer Coordination
Equipping and organizing volunteers across every department to serve as one body.
What We’ve Been Up To
This spring, Community Services led Central Hope Food Drive 2026, a two-Sabbath community outreach in partnership with the Edmonton Food Bank and ADRA Canada. Six elder teams, dozens of volunteers, and a whole church family in motion.
Go deeper
These are the official resources this ministry draws on. Everything below is free to read, and worth it if you are stepping into this work or simply want to understand it properly.
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This week’s sermon, what is coming up, and news from the church family.
Get Involved
Community Services welcomes volunteers from every department, every age, and every walk of life. Reach the church office to connect with Sister Irene and our team.