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East London Anglican Ministries
A church community that is proud to be part of the life and spirit of east London (Ontario, Canada)

Care & Compassion

Clergy and lay people under the leadership of the clergy are available to help anyone through difficult times such as grief, depression, illness or major life events with a variety of ministries, including personal visits. Any of these services can be reached by calling the church office at 519-451-7780.

To learn more about our clergy, please go to the Meet the Clergy page.

Besides personal visits, a range of caring and compassionate services are available.


Mary, left, was an active church member for many years, but lately she has been unable to sit comfortably through a full church service. So once a month for the last several years, Mary G., right, has been taking Communion to Mary at her home. Mary G. is one of ELAM's Lay Eucharistic Ministers -- trained by the clergy and approved by the bishop to ensure all parishioners regularly receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Mary G. often takes one of Mary's long-time friends when she goes, and Mary's daughter is often able to join them. It makes for a nice visit on top of the worship and Communion.

Bulletin Prayer List

Each Sunday during the worship services, ELAM prays for a number of people during the Prayers or the People. This list is printed in our Sunday bulletins. There are a number of reasons that we pray for people - illness, unemployment, grief - to name only a few. 

Chain of Prayer

Do you have a prayer request or know someone in need of prayer?  This is a confidential service for urgent needs of anyone, whether a church member or not.  

Health & Wellness Advocacy Team

This group educates parishioners on health and advocates for those in the health-care system. The long-term goal is to establish a Parish Nurse program.

Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs)

Members of this ministry take Communion to our home-bound (shut-in) parishioners on a monthly basis. 

Prayer Shawl Ministry

While praying for the recipient, volunteers knit or crochet squares that are joined together in a prayer shawl. Each colour of wool reflects a desired blessing. The shawl is then given free to the recipient. 


Nurses who are members of the Health & Wellness Advocacy Team gave blood pressure checks to members of the congregation who wished them.

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