The First United Church of Prince Rupert is host to many different community service groups through the rental of church spaces. Below are a few of the groups that are still operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. If your community service group is interested in using the First United Church to host their meetings, please contact us.
11th Prince Rupert BPSA Scouting Group "The BP Service Association is one of several Scouting organizations throughout Canada which operates as a 'back-to-the-basics program' which help harvest individual character, personal outdoor skill-sets, and well-rounded community citizenship in any Canadian youth or adult. Much of the traditional programs which we use come from the original teachings from Baden-Powell's original ideas, ethics, principals, and morals, which still remain relevant today."
Currently, the 11th Prince Rupert, uses First United to host their Otter (ages 5-7) and Timber Wolves (8-11) meetings. If you are interested in enrolling your children, or would like more information about the 11th Prince Rupert BPSA, please email: [email protected]
Girl Guides of Canada Misty Island District Prince Rupert Sparks
"Girl Guides is a catalyst for girls empowering girls. We provide girls age 5 - 17 with the opportunity to try new experiences, challenge themselves and build their confidence, all within a safe environment. Our volunteers help deliver a unique program that encourages girls to build life skills in outdoor adventure, financial literacy, mental health, advocacy, and more. Together, we're building a better world, by girls." - Girl Guides of Canada
Currently, the Misty Island District uses the First United Church to host their Sparks (ages 5 - 7) meetings.
The Prince Rupert and District Hospice Society sponsors a support group for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one. In the 9 week sessions, people can learn what to expect and gain skills to help manage your grief while also connecting with others who share a similar journey. Sessions are held throughout the year with pre-registration a requirement. For more information about upcoming sessions, please phone the Prince Rupert and District Hospice Society at 250-622-6204 and leave your name and number. Your call will be returned.
The next Journey Through Grief support group session will be announced soon. Pre-Registration is Required. Space is limited.
From the NA website: "NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using." NA meets every Friday at 7 pm in the First United Church Hall.
From the AA website: "Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem." Sunday Night Recovery meets every Sunday at 7 pm in the First United Church Hall.