Dr Satori Soden has begun her work as Diocesan Refugee Coordinator. Satori brings a strong passion for refugees and a strong...
Many thanks to Mohammed Alsaleh who has circulated a link to folks from St. Alban's, Burnaby and the Diocese of New Westminster that...
The Dance Centre Presents Mozongi ('Return') Choreographer Zab Mabounbou/Compagnie Danse Nyata Nyata To book FREE tickets for Syrian...
MOSAIC is a multilingual non-profit organization dedicated to addressing issues that affect immigrants and refugees in the course of...
#FromHomeToHome is a United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR-Canada) campaign to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Confederation and to...
Hiring Fair with Avigilon and Fresh Direct Produce Ltd. Two amazing employers will be at the MOSAIC WorkBC – hosted Hiring Fair this...
Refugee Roofers - Training and Employment Program Are you eager to find full-time employment in the roofing construction industry?...
In December of 2015, as the larger culture’s awareness of issues around Refugees grew, and the call to action and the need to be doing...
Here is a great opportunity to access some free legal advice. Please share this information with those contacts who may benefit from...
MOSAIC invites you to attend the Grand opening Celebration ,Open House on Sept. 26th, 2017 1-3pm of this new Head Office at 5575...
Welcome The Stranger: Refugees Becoming Neighbours …an interactive evening of stories from Canadians who have welcomed individuals who...
Here is information for all who are working in Refugee and Newcomer ministry and for those who visit this site looking for information...
An evening of Bruce Cockburn’s music in support of Syrian refugees. Iconic Canadian singer song writer Bruce Cockburn has produced 25...
We can all be proud that the Diocese of New Westminster has had a strong response to the worldwide appeal for sponsorship of refugees....
“Part of the job of being human is just to try to spread light, at whatever level you can do...
Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) would like to invite private sponsors in the Metro Vancouver area to join us for a FREE...
On December 10, 2017, Bishop Skelton's and Archdeacon Fenton's offices received the following letter from Minister of Immigration,...
Following two long and often frustrating years, the family sponsored by The Church of the Holy Trinity, White Rock (HTWR) arrived in...
Many thanks to the Reverend Paul Richards and Sheila and Simon Johnston of the Holy Trinity, White Rock Refugee Committee for sending...
On June 10, 2018, during the North Vancouver Region's annual combined Eucharist, Diocesan Refugee Unit chair, Shannon Muir announced...
Honada's Syrian Supper! Come enjoy a wonderful evening of fantastic foods from Syria. Honada will cook up a sumptuous feast for all to...
Honada is the wife and mother in a family of five. The family consists of Honada, spouse and mother; Said, spouse and father and their...
Here is an event for folks in our diocese connected to Newcomers ministry to pass on to Arabic speakers who are new to Canada....
There have always been refugees; however, the Syrian War and the shrinking of the world due to instant communications, largely...
Igor Bjelac is a parishioner at St. Barnabas, New Westminster. He is also a newcomer to Canada, arriving from Serbia in 2015. In this...
Background The Canadian Blended Visa Officer Referral (BVOR) refugee sponsorship program is a uniquely Canadian program that enables...
Some thoughtful and helpful material on the UNHCR website. https://www.unhcr.org/refugeeday/ Major Event at the Vancouver Public...
News release June 1, 2019 – Toronto, ON – Canada is introducing the Rainbow Refugee Assistance Partnership, which will support more...
When I first heard her story, it overwhelmed me. As time wore on, the retelling of it created a bond of determination, love, and care...
The Diocese of New Westminster continues the hard work of refugee sponsorship. We received an allocation allowing us to submit...
Dr. Shakuntala Soden, the Refugee Coordinator for the Diocese of New Westminster has asked that we circulate information about this...
The Diocesan Refugee Unit (DRU) receives pleas for sponsorship every day, from all over the world. Currently, our diocese receives...
Regional Ecumenical Sponsorship Team (REST) on the North Shore is very pleased to congratulate Neema, on completing her first year in...
On Saturday, June 20, we had a wonderful occasion with Sewing Machines! Sheila Johnston, ODNW and Simon Johnston, ODNW donated two...
The Diocesan Refugee Unit (DRU) is seeking sponsors for a single mother with two young children, from Afghanistan. This compelling case...
In November of 2020, The Arbutus Support Council [TASC], a group of refugee sponsors, were delighted to welcome Syrian newcomers,...
HERE IS THE EVENT REGISTRATION LINK THROUGH EVENTBRITE Our focus this year is, "From Newcomer to Neighbour." Especially given the last...
Congratulations to Nasri and her girls who arrived safely in Vancouver this week. The lovely family has been co-sponsored by the...
A refugee sponsorship partnership between a group of local citizens and the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster has changed the life of...
St. Alban the Martyr, Burnaby is a little church with a big heart - a big heart for people. Having sponsored a Syrian refugee family in...
After five long years of waiting, planning, and fund-raising, members of the Parish of St. John’s, Shaughnessy and their partner,...
On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, the Chair of the Diocesan Refugee Unit (DRU), Shannon Muir, ODNW, forwarded the following letter to...
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