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Then he turned to his host. “When you put on a luncheon or a banquet,” he said, “don’t invite your friends, brothers, relatives, and rich neighbors. For they will invite you back, and that will be your only reward. Instead, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. Then at the resurrection of the righteous, God will reward you for inviting those who could not repay you.” Luke 14:12-14

Hi everyone!

My name is Taran Main and I have been attending MCA for the past year.  I have felt moved to start an outreach program here in our own backyard, as we live out our focus to engage the people and needs of our city.  There are so many people in Kelowna that are in need, and many of these needs are being fulfilled by other wonderful groups and organizations.  But after speaking to those attending Kelowna’s Gospel Mission and other similar organizations, I found that many people would love access to recreational activities and interests that you and I sometimes take for granted.

I want to invite you into this work, called CREATE; where we will work together to create a welcoming community to everyone that wants to come out and learn something new.  This is an opportunity to share your passions, hobbies and gifts with others.  We are looking for help in all different areas. If you want to be a leader in a specific activity like running an art class, a sporting event, board games, music lessons, singing lessons, improv, basic bike repairs, the list goes on and on.  Whatever you love to do, please come and share that joy with others.  If you feel that you don’t want to lead an activity but you still want to support the program, you can join the leadership team to make sure things run smoothly or help provide snacks and drinks, all help is appreciated!  

We plan on starting at the end of January and will run for a few hours on Sunday afternoons, tentatively 1:30 to 3:30.  If community outreach is something you are feeling called to do, please send me an email. We think that everyone here at MCA Church has something to offer to the program and we are very excited!  

CREATE’s mission will be to build a community in Kelowna with people from all walks of life.  To gather as a church to spread God’s love and joy by opening our own doors and hearts.  It is time to share God’s love and grace with our gifts and passions to help CREATE opportunity, laughter, friendships, community and hope in those struggling and hurting.  

Thank you.

To get in contact with Taran, please send him an email here.

CREATE’s mission will be to build a community in Kelowna with people from all walks of life.  To gather as a church to spread God’s love and joy by opening the doors to MCA that many of us call home.  It is time to share God’s love and grace with our gifts and passions through art, music, sports and games to help CREATE opportunity, laughter, friendships, community and hope in those struggling and hurting.  We are the servants of God and all His people deserve to know about the joy and glory of God!