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Group Visits: Canadian Opportunities

Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Dates: 
July or August, 1-2 weeks
Cost: 
$300 plus the cost of transportation
Synopsis: 

Help out with a day camp for children, visit people who cannot leave their homes, and learn from doing work projects and visiting Presbyterian churches in these communities.

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Peace River, Alberta

Dates: 
August, 3 weeks
Cost: 
$400 plus transportation costs
Synopsis: 

The Presbytery of Peace River in northern Alberta includes urban, rural, Korean and ecumenical congregations. Leadership with children is an important need for the communities that these congregations serve. Help with a day camp for children, worship, and any needed work projects.

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Prince Rupert, British Columbia

Dates: 
7-10 days in July
Cost: 
$400 plus transportation costs
Synopsis: 

Prince Rupert is a logging and fishing community in northern British Columbia. First Presbyterian Church’s ministry includes and after school children’s program and a food program for those in need. Help the mission staff with a day camp for children, prepare and serve food and visit with people in the community.

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Winnipeg Inner City Mission (WICM); Winnipeg, Manitoba

Dates: 
Flexible dates, 1 week
Cost: 
$300 plus airfare
Synopsis: 

Contribute to the ongoing work of our Canadian mission staff at Flora House and The Anishinabe Fellowship Centre. Learn about native spirituality and the need for healing and reconciliation. Help with the food bank, clothing bank, and necessary renovations. Also opportunities to help with Sunday worship, and the summer day camp program.

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Mistawasis First Nations Reserve, Saskatchewan

Dates: 
July or August, 7-10 days
Cost: 
$300 plus airfare
Synopsis: 

Contribute to the healing and reconciliation journey of our church by volunteering your time to minister at a Vacation Bible School on this First Nations Reserve in Saskatchewan - the only reserve in Canada that has a Presbyterian Church on it.

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