Alberni Valley United Church

Alberni Valley United Church Accept * Connect * Emerge*

Welcome to the Alberni Valley United Church. We invite you into community with us; both in person and online.

We are a progressive, 2SLGBTQAIP+ affirming community, with a ministry of reconciliation & radical inclusion. Alberni Valley United Church is a cross generational, appreciative, strength-based community of faith whose purpose is to make a life giving difference. Alberni Valley United Church is a remarkable community where you will find
*great music
*engaging storytelling
*compassionate care
*new

approaches to spirituality
*children's laughter
Whether you are just beginning to explore Christian faith, seeking a new spiritual home, or wondering about some of life's "big" questions, we want to support you on your journey.

https://youtube.com/live/pTLRxUYhChcJane Meaker  is leading the service. Her message is "Blind Man". Carol Korven will b...
03/13/2026

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Jane Meaker is leading the service. Her message is "Blind Man". Carol Korven will be our Worship Assistant.

Rev. Jane Meaker is leading the service. Her message is "Bliond Man". Carol Korvan will be our Worship Assistant.

https://youtube.com/live/fTWNTjkNRqYRev. Ed Lewis  is leading the service. His message is "  Friends in Low Places "
02/28/2026

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Rev. Ed Lewis is leading the service. His message is " Friends in Low Places "

Rev. Ed Lewis is leading the service. Her message is " Friends in Low Places "

https://youtube.com/live/a6Rbt5ToQzQJane Meaker  is leading the service. Her message is "  Embrace the Cross "
02/22/2026

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Jane Meaker is leading the service. Her message is " Embrace the Cross "

Jand Meaker is leading the service. Her message is " Embrace the Cross "Welcome: Announcements: Birthdays/Anniversaries: Lenten Liturgy: Lenten Candle Lig...

02/15/2026

Our regular service will take place on Sunday Feb. 15th 2026 at 10:30am. However, due to a staff shortage, we will be unable to livestream this service. Hope to see you all in person this Sunday.

02/14/2026

Tonight, we stand together in unity and love, as we navigate the journey of healing and finding new strength. The Tumbler Ridge community, neighbours, and our provincial and national leaders have joined forces to uplift one another. Join us in offering heartfelt prayers;
-for the families, community members and first responders who have been impacted this week,
-for the survivors, their loved ones, and the medical staff who care for them, and
-for those who are suffering in unseen ways.
Just as the monks walking across the United States have shown us, it is through embracing peace and loving kindness that we remain grounded in the midst of turmoil. May you be well.

02/11/2026

A Prayer with the Community of Tumbler Ridge, BC

Providing God,
With people across the country and around the world,
we seek your care as we bear witness to the mass shooting in the community of Tumbler Ridge.
Provide solace for all affected.
Provide comfort to those overwhelmed by grief.
Provide compassionate strength to those who are providing support to the broken-hearted.

Providing God,
guide us, as we continue to the build the world you have imagined:
A world where a child's right to learn, laugh, love and live is cherished and protected in every village – everywhere;
A world without violence;
A world where the most vulnerable among us feel safe, cherished and protected, always.

For the sake of Christ who entrusted us to each other,
may it be so.
Amen.

—Rev. Dr. Alydia Smith

Worship leaders, please see our website for a note in times of crisis (scroll below the prayer): https://united-church.ca/prayers/praying-community-tumbler-ridge-bc

[Photo credit: Gerd Altmann from Pixabay]

02/11/2026

Our hearts are broken by the shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, in British Columbia. We hold all the community of Tumbler Ridge in our prayers, especially those killed, and surround their loved ones, classmates, and community with God's compassion. We pray urgently for the wounded, for those who care for them, and for the first responders and witness carrying the weight of this tragedy.

In this time of shock and sorrow, may we renew our commitment to a world where such violence never takes place. Please join us in praying for healing, courage, and peace.

[Photo credit: TanteTati/Pixabay]

Pacific Mountain Regional Council of The United Church of Canada

02/11/2026

Heartbreaking and horrific.

Holy God, I pray, have mercy. Wrap the community of Tumbler Ridge in a blanket of your strong, unending, healing love.

Ripples of Peace…let’s put our hearts and minds to it ❤️🕊️🌏
02/08/2026

Ripples of Peace…let’s put our hearts and minds to it ❤️🕊️🌏

📌 Join with Us - Global Loving-Kindness Meditation - Feb 11, 2026

We warmly invite everyone from across the nation and the world to join us for a special loving-kindness meditation session with the venerable monks and Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara.

📅 Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (Our Day 109)
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
📍 Location: George Washington University Smith Center
🔴 Online: Livestream available

This session will be livestreamed on our page and website so everyone can participate at the same time, no matter where you are in the world.
When thousands of hearts meditate together in the same moment, our collective loving-kindness ripples outward, touching hearts, healing wounds, and planting seeds of peace everywhere. Your presence matters. Your meditation matters. Your loving-kindness matters.

Please mark your calendars and invite your friends, family, and community. Together, we will join in meditation and send loving-kindness to all beings.

Livestream available on:
• Facebook: Walk for Peace
• Website: (Link in the comment section of this post and always pinned at the top of our page)

May everyone and all beings be well, happy anWalk for Peace

Address

3747 Church Street
Port Alberni, BC
V9T1T5

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+12507238332

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Alberni Valley United Church is a cross generational, appreciative, strength-based community of faith whose purpose is to make a life giving difference. Alberni Valley United Church is a remarkable community where you will find *great music *engaging storytelling *compassionate care *new approaches to spirituality *children's laughter Whether you are just beginning to explore Christian faith, seeking a new spiritual home, or wondering about some of life's "big" questions, we want to support you on your journey.