Refugee Sponsorship Team
For over 10 years St. Andrew’s-Wesley has sponsored and accompanied over 17 refugees building a new life in Canada. Join our team to provide support and friendship by fundraising and connecting refugees with services. We welcome LGBT2Q+ members of our congregation to volunteer their time to help queer refugees and support their transition into a more inclusive, open society. Contact Rev Rhian to find out more!
Missing and Murdered Indigneous Women’s Walk
Join the community and show solidarity with the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre by honouring the lives of Indigenous women lost to violence. Every year we participate in the Women’s Memorial March on February 14 and commit ourselves to raising $1000 for the event. This donation provides blankets for the families who have lost daughters, sisters, mothers, aunts, and grandmothers. Contact Rev Rhian to get involved.
Climate Action
Our Climate Action Ministry is about changing behaviour and hearts. We run monthly educational events on Sundays, a contemplative action group called Holy Nature, and are looking for volunteers to work on campaigns and a climate audit of our church. To find out more, email Rev Rhian.
Upcoming Events:
Tue, Sep 17, 2pm – Talasay Tour: Spoken Treasures
Fri, Sep 20 – Global Climate Strike March. sponsored by FOR OUR KIDS
Sun, Oct 13, 12-1 – Climate Talk: Deepening our Understanding
Sat, Oct 19, 9:30am – Prayer Walk in Lynn Canyon
Sun, Nov 10, 12-1 – Climate Talk: Understanding the Basics of Climate Communication that Builds Community & Action
Indigenous Tours
Each year we take a tour that expands our understanding of Indigenous culture, history, practices, and art. Committing to learning from indigenous knowledge keepers is just one way settlers can decolonize their perspectives. Each year we work with partners to engage in a tour that expands our understanding of Indigenous culture, history, practices, and art. Contact Rev Rhian for more info. Next tour runs Saturday, Sep 23 at 2pm, sign up here!
Honouring the Children Reconciliation wall
This is an ongoing reconciliation project led by Reconciliation Matters. It acknowledges the United Church’s role in residential schools and includes a house post honouring the children who didn’t return home. Connect with us to learn more about this project as we enter the next phase. Contact Rev Rhian for more info.
