About Us

We LOVE Where We Live

Our Vision

A community that loves, and is transformed by it.

Our Mission

Church Out Serving is a faith-inspired, community-focused, volunteer-run care network with a focus to “love our neighbours”. We do this with our actions, serving in practical ways, drawing together people who are committed to making a difference in our community.

Our Core Values

As a care ministry that honours Jesus Christ, Church Out Serving is guided by these core values:

  • Faith-led: Because we believe that this ministry is inspired by God, prayer is at the foundation of our work, and our actions are a response to His guidance.
  • Compassion: Because we believe that all people are image bearers of God, we treat others with love, respect and dignity.
  • Community: Because we believe we are better together, we aspire to build healthy relationships and partnerships with our neighbours, in a safe environment.
  • Heart: Because we believe that serving is the expression of our other values, we seek to offer life giving help and hope, with humility, integrity and excellence.

Canada Not-For-Profit Corporation
Charitable Registration Number 825366230RR0001
(The Gathering Food Centre, operating as Church Out Serving)

We Love WHERE WE LIVE

Simcoe & Norfolk County

Simcoe is a beautiful town with many strengths, assets and resources. With the Lynn River winding through the downtown core, numerous local conservation areas and parks, mature trees dotting the landscape and miles of walking trails, residents enjoy the distinctive natural charm that is unique to our town.

Our Place & Our People

​Simcoe is the administrative and commercial hub of Norfolk County with local businesses and organizations serving both town and county-wide residents. The charitable nature of our people is evidenced by the number of organizations, service clubs, social agencies and churches partnering to help one another in our community.

Simcoe is located in the southwestern part of the province just 10 km north of the Lake Erie shoreline. Norfolk County is part of the “South Coast” tourist region.

Our region possesses the greatest agricultural diversity in the province, and we are known as “Ontario’s Garden.” Our warm summer temperatures are conducive to growing crops that have become unique to this part of the country.

Our most popular tourist attractions are the beaches, ports, towns and villages along Lake Erie, known as Ontario’s South Coast. Along with Simcoe, these towns include Delhi, Long Point, Port Dover, Port Rowan, Turkey Point, and Waterford.

Other key attractions include our county festivals, parks, farm markets, theatres, golf courses, restaurants, breweries and wineries.

“Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”
— 1 John 3:18