Local and International initiatives to support the local church.
These ministries originated from The Neighbourhood Church and have since expanded beyond.
NEIGHBOURHOOD HUB
COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE
Serving as a community resource centre, HUB (Help Us Belong) is located in the Edmonds neighbourhood of Burnaby. The HUB builds a sense of community through shared meals, outreach resources, and food support for low income families.
FORGE
MISSIONAL TRAINING NETWORK
Growing out of the expansion of ministry from The Neighbourhood Church, Forge Canada helps leaders, churches, and denominations across Canada to learn what it means to become missional and join God at work in their neighbourhoods. Forge Canada is now part of the Forge Global Network, resourcing and equipping leaders and churches in joining God on mission.
forgecanada.ca
TEAM UP
Fostering life changing opportunities through the power of sport, Team Up was birthed from the beginning days of The Neighbourhood Church. Now, the organization is on mission in both local neighbourhoods and overseas in over five countries. Team Up values partnerships and seeks to come alongside other community development organizations to assist the ongoing impact in the community.
LINKED
REFUGEE SUPPORT
Dedicated to supporting and integrating families into Canada, Linked is a welcoming group for newcomers. Linked empowers families to rebuild their lives by connecting them with services and community engagement programs. Linked has recently sponsored a family within The Neighbourhood Church as they reunited with their family in Canada.
SHIRE MUSIC CENTRE
MUSIC SCHOOL
Providing music education to children and adults of all ages, the Shire Music Studio operates a studio in North Burnaby. From after-school programs in Burnaby and Surrey schools to students performing at city events, Shire is a place to belong and try new instruments!