We ask Kya, “Are you nervous?” She smiles confidently and says, “No, I’ve done this lots.” She is clearly comfortable as she steps in front of the opening PowerPoint slide…
Nicole, a team member at Chilliwack Community Inclusion (CI) since 2019, is a shining example of Bethesda’s core values: relationships, inclusion, stewardship, Christian-centred, sanctity of life, self-advocacy, trust and integrity.…
In October 2023, after 12 years of dedicated partnership, Bethesda Christian Association (Bethesda) and Sparrows Christian Housing Society (Sparrows) announced Sparrows is taking over the responsibility and ownership of their…
Joanne stands in front of the six peers who have turned up for tonight’s art club class. She’s holding a 10" x 12” multi-media painting of a tree exploding with…
Bethesda empowers people receiving services as leaders and decision-makers by ensuring they have a voice in agency planning and decisions: “Nothing About Us Without Us” put into practice. Self-advocates have…
Being a city councilor can be a thankless task, so when a group of six self-advocates from Vedder Terrace showed up at a recent Chilliwack council meeting to offer thanks…
We used to say, we do whatever it takes, but that’s a big expectation. We like to hope we can, knowing it isn’t always possible. Sometimes it is though. Here’s…
We find ourselves marveling at the stories we hear that speak to the safety and warmth felt by those who are a part of this community. Whether it's the secure…
This is a story about stewardship, a virtue that makes God's love visible through diligence and generosity with gifts. The story illustrates how stewardship, particularly in caring for homes, can…
Mairin is on a journey of self-discovery. In her mid-20s, she already possesses a good understanding of herself. Mairin has a keen eye for fashion, whether it's choosing hair ornaments…