Finnish Bethel Church / Suomalainen Bethel-Seurakunta

The Finnish Bethel Church, also known in Finnish as Suomalainen Bethel-Seurakunta, is a registered nonprofit religious organization based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is officially recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity under the business registration number 888708591RR0001.

Overview

The organization primarily serves the Finnish community in Vancouver by providing religious services and community support. Its activities include Sunday worship services, Bible studies, prayer meetings, and various charitable works within the local community. This blend of spiritual and social outreach aims to support both the faith and well-being of its members and the wider community.

Activities and Mission

Finnish Bethel Church focuses on fostering Christian faith among its congregation, with weekly activities centered around worship and prayer. In addition to regular church services, it engages members and the community through Bible study groups and prayer meetings held throughout the week. The church also takes part in charitable efforts, emphasizing service and support for those in need within the community.

Community Role

As a registered charity, Finnish Bethel Church complies with CRA regulations and offers donors the ability to contribute toward its mission with benefits such as instant tax receipts. The church’s charitable status facilitates its fundraising efforts, enabling it to focus resources on its religious and community-serving initiatives.

Cultural Significance

The Finnish Bethel Church plays an important role in maintaining and celebrating Finnish cultural heritage in a Canadian context, serving as a gathering place where Finnish language, faith traditions, and community values are preserved and passed on to new generations.

This church is part of a broader Finnish-Canadian cultural and social landscape in British Columbia, alongside other organizations like the Finnish Canadian Rest Home Association and the Vancouver Finlandia Club, which collectively support Finnish heritage and community welfare in the region[1][2][3][5].