Mission Objectives

The Mission of Toronto United Church Council is varied and includes the following seven objectives:

1. Mission Strategy and Planning Within Church Courts
   To take an active and cooperative role in planning and doing the work and witness of The United Church of Canada in the Presbyteries which are within the bounds of Toronto Conference in order to participate creatively in consultation and planning affecting the issues of church and community in harmony and concert with the said Presbyteries, the Toronto Conference of The United Church of Canada and The General Council of The United Church of Canada.
   
   
2. Evangelism, Social Services and Camping
   To carry on all of its work and to conduct itself in all its associations as responsible stewards of the assets placed in its care for management and application so as to be an active partner with Toronto Conference and the Presbyteries in the service of God for the extension of the Christian Gospel to the improvement of the human condition.
   
   
3. Communication
   To develop, maintain and communicate current information about the various ministries and communities within the bounds of the Presbyteries.
   
   
4. Church Development
   To assist Toronto Conference and the Presbyteries to carry on church development work and to participate in timely new expressions of the church's ministry by providing appropriate research, planning, information and financial aid.
   
   
5. Ecumenical and Interchurch Activities
   To develop ecumenical and interfaith relationships on behalf of and in consultation with Toronto Conference and the Presbyteries in the face of emerging needs, and to cooperate with such other organizations as are appropriate in cases in which there may be coincidence of purpose.
   
   
6. Pastoral Charge Support
   To provide support in long-range planning for financial and stewardship development, organizational development, and leadership development to Pastoral Charges within the Presbyteries at the invitation of the Pastoral Charges and with the approval of the appropriate Presbytery.
   
   
7. Assets Management
   To provide financial management of assets placed in its care by action of the Presbyteries or Toronto Conference either to carry on the objects of the Corporation or to meet specific charitable purposes set out in the assignment of funds.