Advocacy Journal – March 29, 2012
When legal aid is of no help If you are a reasonably avid news watcher, you’ll be aware that the court system in BC is in big trouble. Multiple news stories have highlighted the serious problems with underfunding within BC’s court system. The Globe & Mail, for example, noted on February 22, 2012 that “B.C.’s justice system has been a regular fixture in the news in recent months....
Read MoreCelebration
Encountering and celebrating the Sacred (God, Creator, Spirit, the Mystery beyond us), is an important part of our life together. Our life as a community, unlike traditional Faith Communities, is not centered on the familiar act of Sunday (or Saturday) worship. TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICES AS ENCOUNTER The weekly service for most faith communities allows the members to come together as a...
Read MoreAnnual Walk-Run for the Homeless
Annual Walk – Run for the Homeless Start your own Team or Join Us! Training Sessions Tuesdays @ 2:00 pm. Meet in the Lobby at First United (Rain or Shine) Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary. For more information contact Corrine Dahlo at runwalk@firstunited.ca or call 604 – 681 – 8365, Ext....
Read More5th Annual – Golf for the Homeless Community Tournament
COMING SOON! 5th Annual—Golf for the Homeless Community Tournament May 28th, 2012 University Golf Club More information regarding the tournament and purchasing tickets will be posted on our website in the near...
Read MorePress Release – December 21, 2011
For over 125 years, First United Church Mission has had many ways of being an active part of the neighbourhood of the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, working to both serve and serve with the community. Relationships have been built. Ideas have been tried. Vision and possibility have been offered through a variety of voices. Vancouver-Burrard Presbytery and the ministry staff at First United...
Read MoreUrgent! Towels and Gloves Needed
First United is in urgent need of towels and gloves/mittens. Donations can be dropped off at the First United Church Thrift Store, 340 East Hastings Street. The phone number of the store is: 604-569-1117. Hours for drop off are: Monday to Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (these hours are determined by parking limitations on Hastings Street). Please call ahead to arrange for a drop-off...
Read MoreFirst United Church
First United Church, proudly serving the Downtown Eastside neighbourhood.
