Every child mattered at Community of Christ Church this past Sunday

The Brookshaw girls are busy serving scrambled eggs, sausages, pancakes, porridge, toast, coffee and juice, to those young and older.

Now that the end of September is here, one of the busiest churches in Stratford is back serving a full breakfast (after a two-month summer break), for anyone in the area – whether church members or not.

The Community of Christ Church at 226 Forman Ave. has been serving meal on Sundays to accommodate not only church congregation members, but also those who would like to join in on this free breakfast.

Church pastor Nancy Brookshaw, her husband Scott and her family, along with local egg farmers and church members, make sure their free-will monthly donations that are collected go to charities in and outside the city that are in need of a “hand up.”

There are those that come from not only Stratford, but Tavistock and Shakespeare areas, along with St.Marys and Mitchell, and are always willing to help in making donations. By and large, they are happy for the company of friends, family and neighbours, to share a meal together.

Recognizing that “every child matters,” many of those on Sunday wore orange t-shirts, to recognize and show a united support for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.

In keeping with the special day, following the serving of 150 gratified church guests and friends, $700 will be directed to a local Indigenous charity.