6th Annual Golf Tournament
Join us for the 6th Annual Golf Tournament for the Homeless on Monday, May 27, 2013! The Golf Tournament for the Homeless is a fundraising event benefitting the work & programs of First United. Golfers of all abilities, from novice to pro, are invited to join us for a great day on the greens, a fantastic evening barbeque dinner, and a chance to win the best bid on the many popular items in the silent auction. It’s all pulled together by...
Saferide Cutbacks
Saferide is facing cutbacks Saferide is one of the most reliable and successful mobile services in the Metro Vancouver area. In providing safe transportation for clients struggling with alcohol and drug issues, Saferide seeks to be a safe way to get to and from places like detox and sobering centers. This program is offered out of the Vancouver Recovery Club, which is a non-profit organization advocating for and in support of those dealing...
Shelter funding continues
Funding for First United Church’s shelter program continues On March 12, BC Housing announced it will continue funding the 60-bed emergency shelter at First United Church for another year, until July 2014. While providing shelter is but one of our many programs, we are pleased that we can continue to offer this important service for our community. For more information, please contact Stephen Gray, Executive Director at...
Celebrating the Spirit
Celebrating the Spirit! Called to be a ministry in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, First United Church aims to empower and support all people who come through our doors whether they are seeking shelter, basic necessities, assistance, comfort, community, a place for prayer or a spiritual reflection and development. Rev. Sally McShane, is the full-time Community Minister at First United Church. She brings with her the experience of 21 years of...
Recent Changes to Welfare Legislation
The Good, the Bad and the Complicated:
Recent Changes to Welfare Legislation
On June 11, 2012, the British Columbia government announced major proposed changes to welfare benefits.
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We have a wide range of programs and activities happening at First United Church each week.
Take a look at our program calendar to see what’s on: First United Program Calendar for May 2013
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Who We Are
Vision • Mission • History
As an inner-city ministry of the United Church of Canada, we are part of the vibrant community of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
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First United Church
First United Church, proudly serving the Downtown Eastside neighbourhood.
