Member Organizations and Partners

MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS

Ahavat Olam Synagogue (http://ahavat-olam.ca/)
Ahavat Olam is a progressive synagogue in Vancouver, BC that welcomes Jews of all backgrounds, affiliations and orientations. This synagogue also supports Jewish-Muslim dialogue and activities between these two faith groups.

The Synod of the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster (http://www.vancouver.anglican.ca/)

Building Bridges Vancouver (no website)

We are a public education program focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We showcase the work of individuals and groups from both sides and neither side which we believe are making a positive contribution to the eventual resolution of the conflict.

Here is the necessary sequence that we affirm: justice for Palestine, security for Israel, peace in the Middle East.

Centre for Spiritual Living, Vancouver (http://www.cslvancouver.com/)
“The Science of Mind is the study of Life and the nature of the laws of thought; the conception that we live in a spiritual Universe; that God is in, through, around and for us.”

Spiritual Living supports positive global transformation through personal transformation.

The Contemplative Society (http://www.contemplative.org/)
The Contemplative Society is an inclusive non-profit association that encourages a deepening of contemplative prayer based in the Christian Wisdom tradition while also welcoming and being supportive of other meditative traditions.

The Society offers a consistent and balanced path for spiritual growth and transformation rooted in prayer, silence, mindful work, and in the 1500 year-old wisdom of our Benedictine contemplative heritage.

Multifaith Action Society of British Columbia (http://multifaithaction.jimdo.com/)
Founded in 1972, the Multifaith Action Society is a registered non-profit society and charity dedicated to the advancement of inter-religious dialogue and understanding. In addition to producing the renowned Multifath Calendar each year, the Multifaith Action Society coordinates a community engagement program that encourages people of all faiths to collaborate on vital community issues.

New Way Community (http://newwaycommunity.ca/)
New Way Community is a newly formed society seeking to be an intentional, inclusive community located at the margins, which welcomes people of all faiths and circumstances and is informed by a Christian lens.

Pacific InterChristian Community (http://www.pacificinterchristiancommunity.ca/)
Pacific InterChristian Community gathers on Sunday afternoon for worship, welcomes people from a wide range of backgrounds, and appreciates and understands the values of all individuals. They also gather periodically and engage in outreach activities.

Shree Mahalakshmi Hindu Temple
(http://www.shreemahalakshmitemple.ca/Temple.aspx)
Shree Mahalakshmi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi, under the auspices of Shree Vidya Pitham. A centre for learning and propagation of Hindu culture and traditions, the temple has been in the service of the community since 1990. In addition to the regular activities of worship, chanting, meditation, and ritualistic celebration of all the festivals in the Hindu calendar, our organization serves to propagate Indian arts, music, and literature. Occasionally we have learned masters visit Vancouver and deliver lectures for the benefit of our congregation.

Thomas Merton Society of Canada (http://www.merton.ca/)

Unitarian Church of Vancouver (http://vancouver.unitarians.ca)
Part of the 500-year old Unitarian Universalist movement, UCV is a community of diverse beliefs and shared values. In fellowship with one another, we seek spiritual growth, social justice, and environmental sustainability through worship, ethical action, education and artistic expression. We welcome all who would join this compassionate and visionary community.

Universal Peace Federation, Vancouver Chapter (http://www.upf.org/chapters/list/CA)
The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) is a global network of individuals and organizations dedicated to building a world of peace in which everyone can live in freedom, harmony, cooperation, and prosperity. Rev. Sun Myung Moon and his wife, Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, are the founders of the Universal Peace Federation, which was established in 2005 (for more information go to www.upf.org).

Vancouver Monthly Meeting (Quakers) (http://vancouver.quaker.ca/)
Worship of Vancouver Monthly Meeting is contemplative. People of different age groups gather, appreciate and support each individuals’ direct engagement to the Spirit in silence.

Vancouver Rumi Society (http://www.vcn.bc.ca/rumi/)
Started in 1970′s, Vancouver Rumi Society maintained its central practice of Zikr (chanting) and Whirling (Sema) Ceremonies to worship the divine. Their monthly practice is open to everybody and they also offer whirling lessons.

Whistler Interfaith Society (no website)

CURRENT PARTNERSHIPS AND PROJECTS

BC Poverty Reduction Coalition (http://bcpovertyreduction.ca)

The Charter for Compassion Partners (http://charterforcompassion.org/site/)

The Greater Vancouver Compassion Network (http://www.gvcn.ca)

InterSpiritual Sacred Dance Festival (http://interspiritualsacreddance.org/)

North American Interfaith Network Member (http://www.nain.org/)

Spirited Social Change (http://www.spiritedsocialchange.org/)

Women of Spirit and Faith Canada (http://womenofspiritandfaith.org/index.cfm?preset=WSFCanada)

Women of Spirit and Faith North America (http://womenofspiritandfaith.org and http://womenofspiritandfaith.blogspot.com)

United Religions Initiative (http://www.uri.org/)
Member of URI Coorperation Circle and Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations