First Community

First Community First Community brings people together, shares space as a community resource, and works alongside others for the common good. We gladly share what we have.

You can too! www.firstcommunity.ca/donations No matter who, no matter what, no matter where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome at First United! Rich relationships and support
Valuing and nurturing all ages
Making a difference in the world
Celebrating diversity
Living life’s big questions

01/11/2026
01/11/2026

"It is so easy
to break down
and destroy.
The heroes
are those who
make peace
and build."
~Nelson Mandela



Photographer unknown
Source: The Elders

Charter for Compassion

01/11/2026

"We will hold fast to love in places where hate invades. We will hold fast to compassion when cruelty reigns. We will hold fast to justice when power flaunts violence."

-Rev. Dr. Tanya Sadagopan, Conference Minister
MN Conference UCC

👉🏾 Read the full response from the Minnesota Conference, UCC: https://ow.ly/g8TE50XU21S

01/09/2026

BLESSING FOR PEACE

As the fever of day calms towards twilight
May all that is strained in us come to ease.

We pray for all who suffered violence today,
May an unexpected serenity surprise them.

For those who risk their lives each day for peace,
May their hearts glimpse providence at the heart of history.

That those who make riches from violence and war
Might hear in their dreams the cries of the lost.

That we might see through our fear of each other
A new vision to heal our fatal attraction to aggression.

That those who enjoy the privilege of peace
Might not forget their tormented brothers and sisters.

That the wolf might lie down with the lamb,
That our swords be beaten into ploughshares

And no hurt or harm be done
Anywhere along the holy mountain.

JOHN O'DONOHUE

From the book, Benedictus
County Clare, Ireland
Photo: © Ann Cahill
https://johnodonohue.com/

01/08/2026

Prayer shapes the words we speak, but love reveals whether our hearts have truly been changed. May our worship extend beyond our lips and be lived out in compassion, humility, and grace.
“Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar.” - 1 John 4:20
Lord, align my prayers with a life that reflects Your love. 🤍

01/08/2026

Where did we come from? Why do bad things happen to good people? Who is my neighbor? Where do we go from here? No one should have to start from scratch with questions like these. Overhearing the answers of the world's great religions can help anyone improve his or her own answers. Without a religion, these questions often do not get asked.

01/08/2026

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Salmon Arm, BC
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First Community ~ Three Mandates, One Roof ~ At the Nexus, GreenSpace and First United.

First Community is home to a growing family of non-profits, community groups, social enterprises, spiritual followers and artistic performance groups. We are located in the heart of Salmon Arm and invite you to come and experience First Community for yourself.

No matter who, no matter what, no matter where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome!