What started with 20 people 50 years ago has now grown into an entire community, says Shawn Chapman, leader pastor of Colwood Church.

An even split of children and adults, Chapman said the church now has a devoted following of over 500 people who attend via Zoom, social media or in person.

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And theyB次元官网网址檙e all gearing up to celebrate the churchB次元官网网址檚 milestone birthday.

The official birthday will be celebrated between May 24 and 26, and various events will celebrate the milestone, including giving $50,000 to community initiatives around Colwood.

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The church was founded in 1974 in the Colwood Community Hall by pastor Don McMillan.

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Colwood Church had to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic, and going digital was a big eye-opener in connecting with people who could not attend church.

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Embracing the online space saw the congregation numbers grow and has become the new front door for the church.

Everyone is welcome at the 50th anniversary, and the church is a place for healing, according to Chapman.

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The three keywords guide the churchB次元官网网址檚 connect, grow and serve and the congregation can act as a place for broken people to heal, said Chapman

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