Help Restore Our Historic Church After Heartbreaking Breakin

Want to join me in making a difference? I’m raising money to benefit Central Saanich United Church—built by Black settlers over a century ago—and any donation will help make an impact.

On a recent Friday night, our beloved little country church was broken into. The intruders smashed a 100+ year-old heritage glass window to gain entry and left a trail of damage behind. They stole nearly all our audio-visual equipment, including a 98-inch LED screen from our new Shadywood Hall, mixers, and even our AED defibrillator. They pulled equipment from the walls, leaving gouges behind, and took all the food collected for the local Food Bank. They even left the sound board out in the rain.

Despite this violation, our incredible volunteers carried on. On Saturday, as they always do, they cooked and served a free hot lunch to over 30 guests in the community. That’s who we are—a small but mighty congregation committed to feeding, caring, and showing up for others.

Now we need your help.

Our goal is to raise $20,000 to:

• Replace stolen AV and sound equipment

• Repair and restore our heritage glass window and damaged walls

• Strengthen security to prevent future break-ins

• Continue vital community outreach like Saturday lunches and food support

Central Saanich United Church (formerly Shady Creek United Church) is more than a building—it’s a spiritual home, a community anchor, and a living legacy of hope built by the hands of Black settlers generations ago. Your donation helps us recover not just equipment, but confidence, connection, and mission.

Whether you give $5 or $500, every gift is a gesture of solidarity and support.

Thank you for standing with us as we rebuild and keep the light of love shining in our community.

Central Saanich United Church

7180 East Saanich Road. Saanichton