"Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world! For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me as a guest, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you cared for me, I was in prison and you came to me."
Mission Statement
Inner City Pastoral Ministry (ICPM) is an ecumenical Christian ministry of presence serving the people of the inner city of Edmonton. It was started in 1978 by members of the United Church who recognized a need for a church in the Inner City. ICPM is now jointly sponsored by four denominations: United, Roman Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran.
In partnership with the community, and guided by the Spirit of God, we walk with the people of the Inner City of Edmonton.
in the Bissell West building. Join us for the service and lunch. Depending on each week's meal, bag lunches are made available for community members who would like one. All are welcome!
We would like to acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting grounds, gathering place, and travelling route to the Cree, Saulteaux (So-toe), Blackfoot, Métis, Dene (De-nay) and Nakota Sioux (Sue). We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries.
Core Values
- A Ministry of Presence where “being there” is primary.
- The acceptance of and respect for everyone to whom it ministers.
- The emphasis on healing in all situations and relationships.
- The expression of the Christian Gospel in terms of the inner city experience.
- The honouring of Aboriginal and diverse cultures and spiritualities.
- Cooperation with ecumenical and community partners.
- The building of relationships of trust in the network of inner city ministries and agencies.
- An efficiently based mission, free from major tasks involving a building, programs, and fund-raising.
- The recruiting of volunteers first from the inner city community, and then from supporting religious bodies and community groups.
- The offering of pastoral care to all who are involved in the ministry.
Goals and Objectives
The goal of ICPM is the proclamation of the Christian Gospel by word and deed in the Inner City of Edmonton.
Specifically, this is attempted through the following:
- Providing worship services without regard to racial origin or lifestyle. The services are to follow the style of the incumbent minister and include frequent celebrations of Holy Communion.
- Providing pastoral care through counseling, visitation, and social concern.
- Giving personal support to victims of social injustice and guiding them to appropriate agencies.
- Involving supporting churches and their congregations in the ongoing work of ICPM through opportunities to serve Sunday lunches, to attend and share in weekly worship services, and to respond to special needs at the invitation of the Pastor.
- Being the voice of the Inner City back through sponsoring denominations.
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