Our church is well-rehearsed in practicing deep care for one another and extending open arms to new friends. While we have a rich heritage of folks who have been committed to this congregation for decades, newcomers feel a sense of belonging and ownership quite readily.
There is beautiful diversity in our church, quite representative of the city where we live. Some of us have lived in East Vancouver all our lives, and others of us have immigrated from across the planet within the last couple of years. We openly include folks of all ages and with diverse abilities. We love this!
OUR PASTOR

Rev.
Lori Ward
Pastor Lori, Chris, and their five sons have been part of Vancouver First Church since July 2017 when she joined the staff as Associate Pastor. She has been serving as our Lead Pastor since February 2020. She has previously ministered in Oregon, Idaho, Missouri, and Wisconsin, USA and Suwon, South Korea.