A New Venture in Toronto, ON

Since the beginning of the humanitarian crisis in Tigray, an autonomous region in northern Ethiopia that was invaded in November 2020, Tigrayan Christians in Canada have limited access to their family and community in Tigray. They need a space to connect and worship in their heart language, offer practical support to those affected by the situation in Tigray, and both pray and intercede for God to end the conflict.

In response to these felt needs, a Discerning Community took shape in Toronto, Ontario. For a period of about 18 months, a team of leaders discerned how they could partner with Jesus within their language and cultural group. Together, they sought to strengthen existing relationships within the Tigrayan community, while reaching out to other Tigrayans in Toronto—so they, too, could come to know Jesus.

In July of 2024, having spent the previous year and a half discerning and discovering how they could join Jesus in mission for this community, they felt affirmed in many ways to continue to provide a place of worship for this unique community. As of result of this time, Toronto Community Alliance Church has come alongside this community by providing a place of worship, as well as becoming the lead partner.

The Eastern Canadian District continues to partner with this community alongside Toronto Community Alliance Church.

How can you get involved?

PRAY

You can join the team in praying…

• For favour as this community discerns next steps.

• For Tigrayans in Toronto and abroad to experience Jesus’ role as both Saviour and Healer in their season of need.

• For partnerships to emerge with local Alliance churches in Canada.

• Increased awareness and action among the international community of the human rights abuses against Tigrayans in Ethiopia.

• An end to the war in Tigray and humanitarian aid to make it to the many who need it.

GIVE

If you’re excited about the new things God is doing in Toronto amongst Tigrayan people, you can also support this endeavour financially.