The United Church of Canada St. Paul's United Church, Sidney, BC

We are a congregation of about 150 members, located in the beautiful seaside town of Sidney, BC. We have gathered at our present location for 90 years. We are in a time of transition. In the last year we completed a fresh assessment of our priorities for ministry and staffing. We identified: - reaching out to families in ways that assist them in addressing today’s challenges - deepening our involvement in social justice and environmental issues - becoming a gathering place for the community Like the town of Sidney itself, we are a congregation that has gathered people from far and wide, who have been drawn to the splendour of this area. So our congregation is rich and varied in experience and outlook. We are open to life, to newness, and responsive to grace. We are concerned for one another and for the world around us. Individually we are highly involved in the surrounding community. For some years now, as a congregation, we have been actively pursuing the possibility of redeveloping our church property to include some form of affordable housing. While we have encountered significant challenges, the possibilities are still being explored.