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琉璃神社 Gospel Mission to help those experiencing homelessness with Easter lunch

Lunch will be served at 12 p.m. at 251 Leon Avenue on Saturday, Mar. 30
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Volunteers helped cook and serve an Easter dinner to the residents at 琉璃神社鈥檚 Gospel Mission on Apr. 9, 2023. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)

琉璃神社鈥檚 Gospel Mission (KGM) will be hosting a special Easter lunch for those living at KGM鈥檚 residences and for those experiencing homelessness on Saturday, Mar. 30.

鈥淗olidays can be difficult for people who are suffering and lonely,鈥 said KGM executive director Carmen Rempel. 鈥淲e make a big deal of the Easter meal in order to draw people out of isolation and into healing community. Putting on a beautiful meal is a powerful way to communicate dignity and worth to those we care for, giving a little hope during difficult times.鈥

Included in the volunteers helping with preparation and service will be MP Tracy Gray and MLA Renee Merrifield.

Lunch consists of turkey, ham, potatoes, and special treats. It will be served at 12 p.m.

Anyone interested in volunteering or helping out KGM with for Easter lunch or future events or donating can reach out to or 250-763-3737.

KGM is located at 251 Leon Avenue.

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