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...
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...
The Cost of Poverty
The Cost of Poverty With the provincial election just around the corner, it is a good time to dust off the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives report from July 2011 — The Cost of Poverty in BC — as a way of reminding ourselves and the candidates of all provincial parties of the number one social issue in this province — poverty. In 2009, 12 percent of British Columbians, or more than half a million people, lived in...
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.
