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1989-1991: the congregation purchased a new organ, and the church exterior was given a facelift. This included exterior landscaping, new sidewalk to the hall, new cross for the exterior of the hall and new doors for the hall as well.

In the late 1990's, St. Athanasius' became home to another worshipping community, the Holy Cross Lutheran Mission. Their presence has helped enhance our parish life significantly, and joint services and choirs are an enjoyable aspect of this relationship. Their contributions to our church community have also been noticeable in the rejuvenation of the nursery and during a variety of Spring work bees.

From the years 1997 through till 2002, parishioners have undertaken many renovations and upgrades around the church through the generous donations of time, energy and money. These include:
-roof supports in the Nave
-renovation and expansion of existing kitchen
-addition of new washrooms and storage areas
-new windows and shades in the hall
-landscaping and flower gardens
-"skunk proofing" of the hall
-entire exterior and interior of building painted.

In the Spring of 2000, St. Athanasius' entered into the new millennium with a new mission, providing breakfast for students of Mount Slaven Public School who might otherwise go without. The main tenet of the "Breakfast for Learning" programme is that children learn more readily if they are well nourished, and through the grace of God we have found the resources to help our community in this manner. It is wonderful to see our facilities and resources used to such good effects!

Another new initiative, which has begun through the commitment of members of the Lutheran and Anglican congregations, is the "Coffee Talk" parent and tot support group. This program provides a couple of hours of supervised day-care for pre-schoolers while their stay-at-home parents are given time to learn and socialize, as well as having some much needed "down time".

Most recently, we have had the opportunity of hiring a part-time Youth Co-ordinator to facilitate both junior and senior youth groups.

As we move ahead in faith, we have set the goal of making the church entirely wheelchair accessible.