Care & Culture
Peace Portal is committed to provide care to meet both physical and spiritual needs by providing a wide range of care ministries for individuals and families within our church and community.
We are committed to demonstrating the generous love of God in our neighbourhoods and globally through structured involvement in prioritized community services as well as church based outreach programs.
Alpha
**currently not running
If you or your friends have curious questions about life, faith or Christianity we invite you to the next session of Alpha. The course is fun, relaxed and totally non-pressured (that's probably why over 18 million people around the world have already done it). The evening begins with a meal at 6:30 pm and is followed by an entertaining video and open discussion. Everyone is welcome!
If you have any questions please email alpha@peaceportalalliance
Chinese Congregation
Sunday service for our Mandarin-speaking congregation is at 10am in the Peace Portal gymnasium. Please contact Pastor Henry for details.
Divorce Care
Divorce Care is a small group dedicated to come alongside you as you find healing from the pain of separation or divorce. In this 14 week, video-based support group, you’ll find helpful insights to help you manage your emotional turmoil and practical tools for decision making on this journey. The course is tailored to the person who attends from week one forward, not occasional drop ins. The course will run on Tuesday nights starting on September 19th at Peace Portal Alliance church from 7:00 to 8:30pm.
Please contact kathie.tor@gmail.com before the course begins to obtain registration information.
ESL Friendship Club
The ESL Friendship Club is looking for volunteers! If you are interested, please sign up here.
This group is for people of all ethnicities who want to learn Canadian culture, improve English skills and make new friends. They meet on Thursday mornings at 10:00am in Classroom 201 on the upper floor. Fall 2023 dates to be announced.
For further information please contact Myra Ottewell
Grief Support Group
Grief Support Groups will begin in mid-October. These groups are for anyone who has suffered a loss and would like to learn more about grief, how to cope with it, and find support from fellow grievers. There will be a Monday morning group and a Wednesday afternoon group. Registration is required for these 8 week sessions.
Monday mornings Oct 16 - Dec 4 (register here)
Wednesday afternoons Oct 18 - Dec 6 (register here)
Location: Fireside Room
Helping Hands
This group of volunteers provides minor repairs for those in our community with physical or financial constraints. This includes a variety of needs such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, yard work, painting, and more.
Phone: 604-531-4733 Choose Option 1 and *2999
helpinghands@peaceportalalliance.com
Library
The library serves the congregation from toddler to senior with resources for their enjoyment, education, and encouragement.
We are currently open for in-person borrowing after each Sunday service and also excited to provide a borrowing opportunity through our Library To-Go (curbside pick-up/drop-off).
Living Well
Are you or a loved one coping with mental health issues? Living Well is open for you to drop in. We are a peer support group that meets in the lower level of the church building (next to the counselling centre) on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 7pm.
Starting September 27th, register here.
Love One Another Dinner
On Wednesdays at 5PM we offer a free dinner for anyone in the community in need of a meal or simply looking to spend dinner with others in our community. Come and enjoy a delicious meal. We'd love to spend time with you!
Nightshift Ministries
NightShift is a Christian charity with whom our church has partnered to help provide for the needy and homeless living within the Whalley area of our city. Teams of volunteers prepare food and distribute food and clothing to our street friends. A wide variety of skills are needed for this ministry.
Contact Don Sukkau / NightShift Site
Nurturing Hope
This adoption and fostering support group, invites parents on this journey to join us every third Sunday at 5:30pm. Currently, we are only meeting online. This is a faith-based community where we share the joys and sorrows of the journey and support each other through prayer and meaningful conversation. For more information, email us.
Tea & Company
Have you recently or within the last few years lost a spouse, a family member or a friend? Grieving takes longer than most expect it to and it can be a lonely, discouraging time. Tea and Company will be a place where you can chat over a cup of tea or coffee with others who have also experienced a loss and understand what you are facing. Facilitators from our Care Ministry will also be present to listen to your questions and provide helpful guidance in conversations. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in the Café at 1:30pm starting September 26. No registration required. Drop-ins welcome.