Support Beacon United Church

Money donated is used for the general operating expenses of the church, including salaries and operational costs.

The most common form of legacy gift is a bequest in your will. You can direct your bequest to any category of the church’s work, or divide your gifts among several programs and ministries. Your estate enjoys the tax benefit that accrues.

These donations are given in memory of a loved one. Funds can be designated to something specific, or the general operation of the church. During Advent, a Light and Life Campaign invites individuals to remember folks by purchasing lights for the Christmas tree.

This is a benevolent fund used to help those in need within our local area. Food is the most frequently noted need, through many others are present in the community.

This team is responsible for outreach within the community and provides fellowship for the congregation. Donations support local outreach, community suppers, coffee socials, and the community garden. The team also delivers flowers to shut-ins at Christmas and flowers at Easter for those who have had a death in the family throughout the year.

A part of the Church and Community team, this group supports the operation of the Beacon Community Garden. Your donations go toward costs associated with the garden's operation and maintenance. Community members can apply to have a garden plot. Plots are available at no cost, but donations to help cover costs are welcome.

On the 3rd Sunday of each month, a full healthy meal with beverages and dessert is served to the community. There is usually a vegetarian option. It’s a great way to meet the community. Although donations are accepted at each meal, they are not required, as some cannot afford to pay. Your donation would go toward the costs of food for these meals.

The Ways and Means Committee is responsible for fundraising to support capital projects or the general operation of the church. Donations to W&M are directed to areas most in need of funding.

Money donated to the Food Bank is directed to the Yarmouth Food Bank. Money donated to the Fuel Fund is directed to the Yarmouth Community Fuel Fund.

Funds donated are sent directly to the United Church of Canada for use with administrative costs and outreach projects within Canada and throughout the world. Funds are also used for emergency disaster relief. Details of the extent of the work of this fund can be found at the United Church of Canada Mission and Service site.

The Yarmouth Refugee Support Group assists with providing support and sponsoring refugees in the Yarmouth area.