Welcome to the Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry

The existence of poverty is shameful!
To be poor is not.

We advocate with and for people living in poverty.

We strive to educate and create systemic change.

Our Mission:

Rooted in God’s radical love, expressed through compassion and action, the Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry advocates and educates with and for those seeking social and economic justice.

Your generosity makes it possible for individuals to access resources to meet their basic needs.

Whether it is a one-time donation or recurring donation, every dollar goes directly to our mission helping people who have slipped into poverty with the challenges they face.

Click Play to Hear Peter Gilmer’s Sermon on Poverty

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Its been nearly a week since the City of Regina forced unhoused folks living in Pepsi Park (Core Park, Peoples Park, Turtle Park) to leave the area they had called home for months. 

Encampments arent the answer, but neither is forcibly removing people from their community and belongings, offering them the same limited resources that have led to them being impoverished in the first place, and then arresting and charging the people that refused to let this violent cycle continue. 

We echo John Clarkes sentiment on the brutal takedown:

 Removing people with nowhere to go from a homeless encampment for safety reasons is like rescuing survivors from a leaky lifeboat by throwing them in the water.

With no publicized plan, no emergency housing options made available, and no communication with the people who were most affected by this appalling ordeal, within the span of one day the provincial and municipal governments somehow made the lives of our citys most vulnerable residents even harder than they already were.

It's been nearly a week since the City of Regina forced unhoused folks living in Pepsi Park (Core Park, People's Park, Turtle Park) to leave the area they had called home for months.

Encampments aren't the answer, but neither is forcibly removing people from their community and belongings, offering them the same limited resources that have led to them being impoverished in the first place, and then arresting and charging the people that refused to let this violent cycle continue.

We echo John Clarke's sentiment on the brutal takedown:

"Removing people with nowhere to go from a homeless encampment for 'safety' reasons is like 'rescuing' survivors from a leaky lifeboat by throwing them in the water."

With no publicized plan, no emergency housing options made available, and no communication with the people who were most affected by this appalling ordeal, within the span of one day the provincial and municipal governments somehow made the lives of our city's most vulnerable residents even harder than they already were.
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They were offered serviced. Some took them others didn’t. Teams were sent out with resources and many people said no to them. People from the area were also not safe and neither were their children. Where do you put them? How about spread them out and put them in small towns? Part of the problem is rent doesn’t go to landlords anymore and people damage homes that become u recognizable. I’m not saying just these folks but look at the mess they leave. Put them in crown land, reserve land if appropriate, treatment centre, pioneer village, or other similar facilities and spread them out so they can maybe get help in other tiens and cities that can absorb a couple. Too bad if they don’t want to go but they can’t stay where they are.

Maybe build Tiny Home villages. There are communities that have done this and have support staff on site to help with addictions, employment,etc..

People have Choices.

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Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry is counting down the days until our Affirming Ministry Celebration.  The musicians and speakers/presenters are confirmed, the cake is ordered , volunteer bakers are busy, and the Pride decorations are ready. It will be an afternoon of Love, Diversity  & Community in a coffee-house style setting. The event is grounded in an expansive spirituality that embraces love and justice. 

Dripping Honey from Listen to Dis will be performing and, Mike Lamb will be singing The River, and  Brad Mcdougall will be singing  I Am What I Am from La Cage aux  Folle, accompanied by Kristine Beer. 

You are invited to join us! We start at 2:00 pm, Knox-Metropolitan United Church, 2340 Victoria Ave. Use the Victoria Ave door.

Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry is counting down the days until our Affirming Ministry Celebration. The musicians and speakers/presenters are confirmed, the cake is ordered , volunteer bakers are busy, and the Pride decorations are ready. It will be an afternoon of Love, Diversity & Community in a coffee-house style setting. The event is grounded in an expansive spirituality that embraces love and justice.

Dripping Honey from Listen to Dis' will be performing and, Mike Lamb will be singing "The River", and Brad Mcdougall will be singing " I Am What I Am" from La Cage aux Folle, accompanied by Kristine Beer.

You are invited to join us! We start at 2:00 pm, Knox-Metropolitan United Church, 2340 Victoria Ave. Use the Victoria Ave door.
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Sorry I will have to miss it due to cold, also have not been vaccinated yet. Have fun Peter.

It sounds like a wonderful event for everyone- 🌈 🫶

I'm excited to celebrate with you! 🎊🌈

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You are invited to our Affirming Ministry Celebration Oct 25, 2026. RAPM has gone through two years of learning and reflection about how we can best advocate for and with   2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and communities.  

This process is laid out by Affirm United/AUSE  . Affirm/AUSE is in partnership with the United Church of Canada for the support of people of all gender orientations and sexual identities.

We publicly declare our commitment to inclusion and justice for all!

We are looking for volunteers to help us with the event.  Email the RAPM office for more information at rapm@sasktel.net

You are invited to our Affirming Ministry Celebration Oct 25, 2026. RAPM has gone through two years of learning and reflection about how we can best advocate for and with 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and communities.

This process is laid out by Affirm United/AUSE . Affirm/AUSE is in partnership with the United Church of Canada for the support of people of all gender orientations and sexual identities.

We publicly declare our commitment to inclusion and justice for all!

We are looking for volunteers to help us with the event. Email the RAPM office for more information at rapm@sasktel.net
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