Warden Underground (Scarborough, Ontario, Canada)
Warden Underground is a church plant in the Greater Toronto Area (Ontario, Canada) aimed at young adults living in communities with social and economic challenges. Jordan Thoms, a resident in the community, and a former gang member and leader, Thoms, began the venture in association with Mennonite Church Eastern Canada and organizations like Connect Leadership Ministries. He developed a core group that volunteered with local social service agencies, and provided one-on-one Bible studies, home visits to provide the community with items such as groceries, and a young adults program. Jordan also started a prison ministry, meeting with young men from his community who found themselves in the prison system.
By 2020 Warden Underground offered tutoring, a drop-in program, a men's accountability group, and Thursday evening church services which included a light meal or snacks and conversation. Warden Underground officially became an MCEC congregation with provisional membership in April 2020. Activities take place at the Warden Woods Community Centre.
Bibliography
"Leaders with a vision: Warden Underground." MCEC in ministry Spring 2020. Kitchener, Ontario: Mennonite Church Eastern Canada, 2020: 6-7.
Rogalsky, Dave. "Loving Your Community." Canadian Mennonite 22, no. 17 (10 September 2018): 15.
"Scarborough South: Warden Underground Church." Connect Ministries. 2016. Web. 20 January 2017. https://www.connectministries.org/ministries/.
Williams, Lisa. "'Don't Worry, I've Got You!'" Mennonite Church Eastern Canada. 23 June 2014. Web. 20 January 2017. https://mcec.ca/story/dont-worry-ive-got-you.
Williams, Lisa. "Rising Leaders in Toronto." Mennonite Church Eastern Canada. 2 November 2016. Web. 20 January 2017. https://mcec.ca/story/rising-leaders-toronto.
Additional Information
Address: 306-996 O'Connor Drive, East York ON M4B 2T3
Phone:
Website:
Denominational Affiliations: Mennonite Church Eastern Canada Conference
Leaders at Warden Underground
| Name | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| Jordan Thoms | 2014-present |
Membership at Warden Underground
| Year | Membership |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 25 |
| Author(s) | Samuel J Steiner |
|---|---|
| Date Published | May 2020 |
Cite This Article
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Steiner, Samuel J. "Warden Underground (Scarborough, Ontario, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. May 2020. Web. 18 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Warden_Underground_(Scarborough,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=171710.
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Steiner, Samuel J. (May 2020). Warden Underground (Scarborough, Ontario, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 18 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Warden_Underground_(Scarborough,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=171710.
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