St Moses and St Katherine Inaugural Divine Liturgy April, 30 2011

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St Moses and St Katherine Coptic Orthodox Church. The First Coptic Orthodox Church in Downtown Toronto. Inaugural Divine Liturgy Celebrated on April 30, 2011 at Metropolitan United Church.

With the blessing of our beloved father H.H. Pope Shenouda III, and the guidance of H.G. Bishop David, the inauural Divine Liturgy of St. Moses & St. Katherine Coptic Orthodox Mission Church in Downtown Toronto was celebrated on April 30, 2011. Following the celebration o the Divine Liturgy, several members and guests delivered speeches of congratulations and welcome. We are thankful for the presence of our beloved Fr. Misael Attalla from St. Mark's Church, Scarborough and Fr. Anthony Messeh from St. Mark's Church, Washington DC. Fr. Anthony delivered a message entitled "Preparing for Mission" outlining the responsibilities of each Christian to witness to the faith. Twelve groups of missionaries then headed out to the downtown streets to invite people for the "Prayer in the Park". The group then held an outdoors service at the park which included worship, testimonials, and spiritual words. Everyone participated in a prayer meeting praising God for his mighty works. This was a historic day indeed that the church was able to go into the streets and minister spiritually to the downtown community which included persons from all walks of the earth. The love of God was really poured out on that day on everyone who participated and attended. We pray for the success of this new mission in the core of downtown Toronto to be a source of blessing to everyone who seeks shelter in it.

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Mission:
A ministry of love, integration, and outreach.

This ministry is for the glory of God the Father, His only begotten Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit the Comforter.

This is a Coptic Orthodox Church in its faith, doctrine, traditions, and teachings. It is under the direct leadership of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III and the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

A faithful community to the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, eager and enthusiastic to grow spiritually and to be a positive influence in its surroundings.

A worshipping community which offers praise and glory to God.

A multicultural church ministering to diverse members of the body of Christ from every nation, tongue, tribe, and language.

Missionary in nature; spreading the Good News to the whole world.

It is a place where no one stands alone.

Focusing on the love of God through spiritual growth and also on the love of neighbour through community service and humanitarian work.

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