Bethesda Faith. Service. Inclusion

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⏳ Three days left — will you help build a community where everyone belongs?Every gift to Lend a Hand helps create spaces...
05/29/2026

⏳ Three days left — will you help build a community where everyone belongs?
Every gift to Lend a Hand helps create spaces of welcome, relationship, and participation for people of all abilities and their families. Through your support, communities become more inclusive, friendships grow, and people are shown that they are valued and loved.
This year’s theme reminds us that recognizing every person as fully belonging in God’s Kingdom changes how we live together. When you give, you become part of that transformation — helping create communities shaped by Christ-inspired love, equality, and belonging.
If you’ve already donated, thank you for helping make this possible. If you haven’t yet — or if you’re able to give again — there’s still time to be part of it.
🤝 Donate here: bethesdabc.com/lend-a-hand/

What started in 2023 as a simple idea—creating a relaxed, social space outside of our more structured services—has grown...
05/28/2026

What started in 2023 as a simple idea—creating a relaxed, social space outside of our more structured services—has grown into a monthly highlight. WOW Nights, held in the Tapestry space, now bring together 10–15 participants who come to connect, have fun, and build real friendships.
Each gathering is shaped by the people who attend. They decide ahead of time what they’ll be doing: from games and karaoke, cooking classes to bowling and movie nights. For this evening’s event, participants chose to stay in and enjoy an evening in—proving that comfort and connection matter most. As Shawn, LIFE Services coach, shared: “People wanted to just watch a movie here… this environment was more comfortable than going to a cinema.”
After brainstorming ideas for future events, the group enjoyed build-your-own tacos before settling in to watch Encanto together. It was a fun, relaxed evening where everyone felt free to be themselves and simply hang out with each other.

We were grateful to take part in the Lazarus Centre’s recent Banquet of Belonging: Disability, Discipleship, and Shared ...
05/22/2026

We were grateful to take part in the Lazarus Centre’s recent Banquet of Belonging: Disability, Discipleship, and Shared Tables — a meaningful gathering that brought together people from four communities across Canada to explore what true belonging in the church can look like.
Through keynote presentations and shared conversations, participants reflected on disability, theology, ministry, and the importance of communities where everyone is welcomed, valued, and able to contribute.
Bethesda’s Director of Community Development and Family Support, Rodney Wiebe, also led a breakout session exploring what inclusion looks like in light of the Christian belief that all people are image-bearers of God. His talk highlighted common barriers to reaching that vision and offered practical ways faith communities can become more welcoming, accessible, and reflective of the Kingdom of God.
Thank you to the organizers — including Bethesda board vice-president Michael Morelli — and to everyone who helped create such a thoughtful and welcoming event (and for the delicious brunch banquet enjoyed around our shared tables!).

In 2025, HelloFresh Canada received the Emergent Inclusive Employer Award for working with local agencies to develop an ...
05/21/2026

In 2025, HelloFresh Canada received the Emergent Inclusive Employer Award for working with local agencies to develop an inclusive hiring and support strategy and implementing inclusive hiring practices within the last year.

Do you know another business showing this same dedication to inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace?

Nominate them for a 2026 Inclusive Employer Excellence Award!

🗓️ Nomination deadline: June 30
👉 Submit a nomination: inclusiveawards.ca/nomination

*All nominees are required to be connected to and/or conduct business in either Abbotsford or Mission.

🌿 Lend a Hand Update: $87,222 raised so far — thank you!Every gift is helping Bethesda offer services that are sustained...
05/19/2026

🌿 Lend a Hand Update: $87,222 raised so far — thank you!

Every gift is helping Bethesda offer services that are sustained by generosity—creating spaces where people of all abilities can experience relationship, togetherness, and meaningful community.

This year, we’re holding onto a Kingdom truth that changes everything: All people belong fully in God’s Kingdom. When we truly believe that, it reshapes how we see others—and how we see ourselves. It moves us toward Christ inspired love and equality, where every person is welcomed and valued.

To those who have already given: thank you. Your support is enabling life giving community through programs like family support, respite, supported independent living, and intentional community.

If you haven’t had a chance yet (or if you’re able to give again), we would be grateful for your help in this final month. Let’s finish strong—together.
Campaign runs through May 31
🤝 Donate today: bethesdabc.com/lend-a-hand/

When we arrived at Richmond Home, the day was already in motion—staff working the garden beds, Ted nearby with his seed ...
05/15/2026

When we arrived at Richmond Home, the day was already in motion—staff working the garden beds, Ted nearby with his seed packets, and Gina, the home’s manager, at the BBQ with chicken skewers and fresh veggies grilling. 🌿🍢
We gathered inside for a shared meal. After saying grace, we tucked into a delicious and hearty Filipino lunch of pancit, BBQ, beet salad and grilled vegetables—and conversation. Alexis had her books close, dipping in and out of reading before and after lunch, the way you do when you’re truly at home. 📚
What stands out most is the care in the details: a backyard gazebo for summer shade, music gently filling the space, and each person’s passions on display—Ted’s puzzles, Alexis’ artwork, Paul’s guitars, and Michael’s fan favorite sports teams.
This is what a welcoming home can look like: people known, cared for, and supported to be themselves—every day. 💜
Thank you to the team (and families who stay so involved) for creating a place where people can truly belong. 💜

Last year, Fronya x SARA for Women received the Inclusive Employer of the Year Award for fostering a workplace culture t...
05/14/2026

Last year, Fronya x SARA for Women received the Inclusive Employer of the Year Award for fostering a workplace culture that promotes diversity, compensating employees with disabilities fairly and equally, demonstrating a commitment to hiring inclusively, and more! SARA For Women

Do you know another inclusive employer that is making a meaningful impact?
Nominate them for a 2026 Inclusive Employer Excellence Award!

🗓️ Nomination deadline: June 30
👉 Submit a nomination: inclusiveawards.ca/nomination

*All nominees are required to be connected to and/or conduct business in either Abbotsford or Mission.

We're Hiring a Communications Assistant!Looking for a summer job where you can build your portfolio and do work that mat...
05/11/2026

We're Hiring a Communications Assistant!
Looking for a summer job where you can build your portfolio and do work that matters? This Communications & Administrative Assistant role runs July 6–August 28 (Canada Summer Jobs) and is for youth aged 19–30. If you're passionate about marketing for a good cause—sharing stories, through all kinds of media, of belonging, faith in action, and lives flourishing in community—this is your chance to make a meaningful impact while building your creative career.
What you'll do:
🎬 Create videos that inspire
📸 Craft engaging social media content
📢 Share stories that build belonging
Work with a team that values creativity, purpose, and connection. This role has the potential to extend into a permanent position.
Funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program.
📍 Based in Abbotsford | 🕒 35 hrs/week | 📅 July 6–August 28
Learn more & apply: bethesdabc.com/job_opportunities/communications-assistant-abbotsford/
📆 Deadline: June 4

✨ Halfway There! A Note from our CEO ✨We’re already halfway through our Lend a Hand campaign, and at the Family Fun Nigh...
05/02/2026

✨ Halfway There! A Note from our CEO ✨
We’re already halfway through our Lend a Hand campaign, and at the Family Fun Night in February I was reminded why this work matters so deeply.
Watching kids laugh, play, and feel at home in a space created alongside our partners at Northview and YoungLife Capernaum, is a beautiful picture of what belonging looks like in real life. It’s not fancy. It’s not complicated. It’s simply people showing up for one another—with joy, patience, and care.
That’s what your support makes possible.
And we’re not done yet.
To everyone who has already donated: thank you. Your generosity is already making a tangible difference for families who carry more than many of us ever see.
And if you haven’t given yet, or if you’re able to give a little more, there’s still time to help us reach the finish line. Your support ensures families feel seen, supported, and surrounded all year long.
🤝 Donate today and help us get there:
bethesdabc.com/lend-a-hand/
Thank you for being part of this community of care. Let’s keep going.
— Tori, CEO, Bethesda

Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Inclusive Employer Excellence Awards!Help us recognize and celebrate Abbotsford an...
04/30/2026

Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Inclusive Employer Excellence Awards!

Help us recognize and celebrate Abbotsford and Mission employers who are going above and beyond to create inclusive workplaces for people with disabilities.
🗓️ Nomination deadline: June 30
👉 Submit a nomination: inclusiveawards.ca/nomination

*All nominees are required to be connected to and/or conduct business in either Abbotsford or Mission.

Join Our Team: Manager of Philanthropy and DevelopmentBethesda is seeking a Manager of Philanthropy and Development to l...
04/30/2026

Join Our Team: Manager of Philanthropy and Development

Bethesda is seeking a Manager of Philanthropy and Development to lead our fundraising, donor relations, and development initiatives across the province.

This newly created position will play a key role in building and nurturing meaningful relationships with individual donors, churches, foundations, and corporate partners—growing support for our mission and helping ensure that every person we serve experiences belonging, dignity, and hope.

If you have experience in development and a passion for a mission that changes lives, we’d love to hear from you.
📍 Based in Abbotsford | Full-time | Available immediately
👉 Learn more and apply: www.bethesdabc.com/careers/ or click on the link in the bio.

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