Reaching out to the community

Community outreach is an important part of the mission of Beaconsfield United Church. It takes many forms and is provided by many people. Here are some of the ways we get involved. You are invited to join us and share your talents.

Family Life Centre: Along with several other area churches, BUC is part of the Family Life Centre. This service provides members of the West Island communities with information on community resources; free short term counselling and hold periodic workshops on the needs of contemporary families.
Family Life Centre: 514-630-7794

Mother & Tots: A  drop-in facility for stay-at-home mothers and their pre-school children. Come in for a chat, coffee, crafts and companionship. Every  Thursday
at 1:00pm.
Church Office: 514-695-0600

'New to You' clothing boutique: A very successful  initiative by BUC, this is a boutique offering great bargains in good quality men's, women's and children's used clothing. You are invited to Room 4 in the church each Thursday (9:30am-1:30 pm) 
Church office: 514-695-0600

West Island Readaptation Centre: As part of its mission of reaching out to the local community, BUC has welcomed in its midst a goup of intellectually handicapped individuals. Directed by Shelley Goulet, this group has become part of BUC's church life by undertaking several administrative tasks such as; bulletin folding and collating, poster design,sorting clothing and and some maintenance duties (dusting, cleaning, watering fo plants,  etc.). In addition to participating in numerous stimulating activities, they have the opportunity their artistic talents that can be seen throughout the church premises.
Visitors are always welcome. Why not stop by and hace a chat?
If you would like to volunteer to help this group on an ocassional basis, please get in touch with...
Shelley Goulet: 514-693-0700

Dix Mille Villages: Supported by Beaconsfield United Church, Cedar Park United Church, St.Columba-by-the-Lake and the United Church Mission & Service Fund
this non-profit boutique has as its mission to promote and encourage fair trade amd job creation. Situated in the centre of the picturesque old village of Pointe Claire, the and operating with the help of dozens of volunteers, the store offers handmade crafts from underdevelopped countries. The revenues generated are used by the artisans to improve education, health and other aspects of life for the people in their countries.
Dix Mille Villages is always looking for volunteers. For more information, please visit the internet site www.tenthousandvillages.ca 
or contact:
Aileen Smiley (Kufta):514-630-1537

St.Columba House: Situated in the disadvantaged area of Pointe Saint.Charles this important community centre is a major project of the United Church of Canada. Partly supported by the Mission & Service Fund, Beaconsfield United Church continually supports it through gifts of clothing, food stuffs and monies raised the United Church Women's group at BUC.
Patricia Murphy:  514-932-6202

Montreal City Mission: Supported by the Mission & Service Fund, this mission is located in the centre of Montréal. Its main activities include day camps for inner city children, temporary housing and legal aid for refugees, support for people living with AIDS, low cost housing and other projects aimed at allowing those who are most disadvantage to live in dignity.
Paula Kline:514-844-9128

Scouts, Beavers and Cubs: The Scouting movement is very popular at Beaconsfield United Church. Well organized and supported by parents, the aim of these groups is to encourage responsibility and to teach high moral standards amongst the youth. 

• Beavers: for boys ages 6 and 7. They meet every Tuesday in Centenial Hall from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
• Cubs: for boys ages 8 to 10 years. They meet in Centennial Hall every Tuesday from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. 
• Scouts: for boys ages 11 to 14 years. They meet every Wednesday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.

Several girls' groups of different ages meet at Beaconsfield United Church.Their objectives are to contribute to the development of the individual, encourage the children to become responsible citizens, develop love of nature through outdoor activities, contribute to the acquisiton of household skills and to encourage the youth to to serve others. 

• Sparks: For girls at the kindergarten and first grade levels. They meet every Thursdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm in the Lower Hall..
• Brownies: For girls in the second and third grades  (i.e.7 to 8 years of age). They meet every Thursday from 6:00pm 7:30pm in the gymnasium
• Guides: pour les filles de 4e, 5e et 6e année. Il y a deux groupes, un qui se réunit le lundi soir et l'autre, le jeudi soir.
• Pathfinders: For girls from 13 to 15 years inclusive. This group meets at Briarwood Presbyterien Church (Beaconsfield).
• Rangers: For young women 16 years of age and older. Meetings on Thurday evenings.

SPIN - Ping-pong Club: This is a group of congenial people who come together twice a week to enjoy the game of ping-pong.
Meeting every Tuesday and Friday from 7:00pm-10:00pm they welcome all visitors.
Doug Cornacchia: 514-695-8956

La Leche League (Pointe-Claire/Dorval Group):
An organization for mothers offering you breastfeeding information and support, based on research and experience,to give your baby the very best start . Meetings held (in English) the 3rd Monday or every month 1pm - 3pm. For more information call
Valerie: 514-693-1214 or Jennifer:514-747-3384

Hillcrest Pre-school: This pre-school is a non-profit and cooperatively run..  Classes take place 4 days a week.
Nancy Brayton: 514-697-4860

Garderie Maisonneuve (Daycare): This professional daycare centre is open 5 days a week throughout the entire year.
Lyne Maisonneuve: 514-697-3741 ou 514-424-9759

 Tai Chi Taoist Society: The art of practising good health, multiple benefits  and available to everyone.
Marie Pednault: 514-272-5271  poste 206

 Lakeshore Unitarian Universalist Church: This church worships in the same building as Beaconsfield United Church. Services and children's programmes are held every Sunday from September to June at 10:30am.
 Church Office: 514-695-3031

Ballet Classes: Ballet classes for children 3 years and over are given each Monday from 4:00pm in the gymnasium..
Donna Callard: 514-428-9187