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About
Our Mission
Is to equip churches and individuals to share the love of Christ over a meals and stories in their communities.
Our
Beginnings
Meals and Stories (formally known as Dinner Church) began three years ago in a small, well-equipped garage apartment in St. Catharines. Leah DeVos, a former overseas missionary, was inspired to use her gift of hospitality to bless others and share the love of Christ. She started by inviting international students into her home on Friday evenings for meals, games, and devotional discussions. These gatherings attracted 6-16 students from various cultural and religious backgrounds, creating a space for meaningful community and spiritual conversations.
Our
Vision
Today, Meals and Stories is spreading across the Niagara Region, with 9 established gatherings serving diverse communities such as international students, seniors, and unhoused persons. We are committed to continuing this work through training and equipping individuals and churches to start new Meals and Stories ministries in Niagara and beyond. Our mission is to share the love of Christ over meals and stories in simple, meaningful ways that foster community and spiritual growth.
Ultimately, our vision is to see every Church in Niagara have a Meals and Stories gathering of its own.
Our
Impact
The Meals and Stories model has successfully provided not just physical nourishment, but also a sense of belonging and spiritual care to guests from all walks of life. It is a ministry grounded in hospitality and rooted in the unique DNA of the local church, creating spaces where people feel welcomed and spiritually enriched.
"Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. "
-Hebrews 13:2
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