Programs & Support

Programs and Support

Mission in Acts provides church connection, English conversation, community activity information, and faith-based pastoral care support.

English Coffee

English Coffee is a relaxed conversation gathering for people who want to practise English, meet others, and become more familiar with local community life.

Times, locations, and registration details may change depending on partner church arrangements. Please contact Mission in Acts before attending for the first time.

Good for

  • Newcomers in Oakville, Halton, and nearby communities.
  • People who want to practise English in a relaxed setting.
  • People who would like to learn about local church and community life.
  • People with limited English who are willing to start with simple conversation.

Ask about English Coffee

Chinese adults talking over coffee in a church community hall

Pastoral Care

Pastoral care is faith-based listening, prayer, accompaniment, and church connection support.

It may be helpful for people experiencing loneliness, stress, family changes, faith questions, or a need for quiet support.

Service boundary: Pastoral care does not replace medical care, psychotherapy, legal advice, immigration advice, government settlement services, or emergency support. If this is an emergency, please contact 911 or a qualified local service.

Ask about pastoral care

Community Activities and Faith Learning

Mission in Acts shares activity information from partner churches and the community. Faith learning, small group conversation, and seasonal gatherings may also be available.

For current dates, locations, language support, and registration details, please check event information, partner church announcements, or contact Mission in Acts.

See event information

For first-time participants

Confirm time and location

Activities may change by season or venue. Please confirm before attending.

Start with a simple question

A first message does not need to be formal. Just say what you would like to know.

Participate at your own pace

You can ask first, then decide whether to attend an activity, contact a church, or request pastoral care.

FAQs

Is English Coffee suitable for people with limited English?

Yes. English Coffee is meant to be relaxed and welcoming. You do not need strong English to ask about attending.

When might someone ask for pastoral care?

Pastoral care may be helpful for people who want faith-based listening, prayer, accompaniment, or church connection.

Does pastoral care replace counselling or medical care?

No. Pastoral care does not replace medical care, psychotherapy, legal advice, immigration advice, settlement services, or emergency support.

What should I do before attending for the first time?

Please contact Mission in Acts to confirm current time, location, language support, and registration details.