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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
We understand that the wide range of experiences and perspectives resulting from diversity, equity, and inclusion, promote innovation and organizational success.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion makes us creative, caring, productive and responsive; it also creates value for our stakeholders.
Diversity
We embrace and honour the uniqueness and inherent value of each human being.
We involve and reflect the communities we serve.
All are welcome.
Equity
Each person will be treated with the same amount of care. All are valued.
We are committed to equality and aim to align our policies and procedures so that individuals are treated fairly, with respect and have the opportunity to contribute to the success of Bethlehem Centre.
Inclusion
No one will be discriminated against based on their, age, race, faith/ spirituality, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other identifying factor.
We create an environment in which everyone feels valued and safe.
Leadership at Bethlehem Centre
Board of Directors
Gerry Herkel
Past President
Tim Stevenson
President
Logan McMenamie
Vice President
Judi Carter
Board Secretary
Ed Yewchin
Treasurer
Gary Paterson
Director, Program Chair
Anne Sims
Director
Ingrid Söchting
Director
Peter Gordon
Director
Catherine Woodward
Director
Don Evans
Advisor to the Board
Donya Sutherland
Excecutive Director
Volunteer for our Board of Directors
Contact us if you would like to be part of our leadership team.
Community Partners
we couldn’t do it without our partners
Why Bethlehem Centre?
I just love the healthy, tasty, well-prepared food here!
Exactly to my tastes! The kitchen staff without exception were so kind and attentive & talented! - Caroline, Calgary
Healthy & delicious food
In an extremely beautiful setting! - Holly-Anne, Vancouver Island
Absolutely beautiful grounds
Wonderful staff, very tasty menu! Thank you for such lovely service! - Michelle, Edmonton
I love this place
I have been here a couple of times now. The rooms are very comfortable, the food is amazing! There seems to be an endless amount of choices to...
The things that I enjoy about coming here are:
morning chapel meditations, meals, walking the labyrinth, walking around - Tanya, Seattle
Excellent food, hospitality & staff
Lovely location and room with a view; quiet and comfortable. Simplicity at its best! - Juanita, Washington
The organization, presentation and delicious and healthful variety of meals have been really outstanding.
Everyone on the staff has been friendly and caring in his or her service and responsiveness. The Chef is a culinary genius. - Anne, Oregon
The facility is well placed for peaceful contemplation
The rates are reasonable and accessible. The staff is helpful and friendly. Thank you! - Julie, Portland
A wonderful experience
Thank you for providing a wonderful, rejuvenating environment! - Adam, Vancouver Island
All staff have been extremely friendly and helpful
The food, as usual, has been outstanding! - Hanni, Vancouver
I thoroughly enjoyed your retreat centre
Beautiful, food was excellent and the staff very helpful. - Carol, Alberta
Very, very welcoming, home-like relaxed environment
Just what I was looking for. - Bonnie, Winnipeg
Very nutritious meals – varied – meeting everyone’s needs
Kudos to all who prepared everything for us! - Sister Frieda, Victoria
Smiles from all staff
Clean accommodations, comfortable spaces. The food was really tasty, fresh, nourishing delightful. - Maria, Vancouver Island
Food was excellent – exceeded my expectations.
Healthy, varied, flavorful. Thank you to the Chef and team. - Frances, Prince George
I very much appreciate the simplicity here
& the strong efforts you take for caring for the environment. This is a place for restoration, Thank you for all you do. - Eve, Vancouver
a very unique and special place
I spent 3 days in a silent retreat at Bethlehem Retreat Centre. This is a very unique and special place which already has everything there needs to...
Bethlehem: Taste of Heaven
Bethlehem Retreat Centre was a haven of peace for me during the few days I spent there in February, 2010. Having come from many busy weeks in cold...
What a Grace to spend a Week Long Retreat with my Children and Grandchildren!
My late husband, Lock Mawhinney and I have been going to retreats since the Center opened. We have attended all Faith and sharing retreats, in fact,...
Natural Paradise For Anyone Seeking Prayer and Reflection
I attended a week long contemplative retreat at Bethlehem Retreat Centre at the invitation of a friend in 2013. Since I live in Winnipeg and could...
An Oasis For My Soul
I have had the opportunity to have been a retreatant at Bethlehem Retreat Centre in the past and was looking forward to my next visit. The tranquil...
Bethlehem Retreat Centre has been integral to my spiritual unfolding.
Bethlehem Retreat Centre has been integral to my spiritual unfolding. I have been attending silent mediation retreats in the Theravadan Buddhist...
Thank you from L’Arche
Faith and Sharing and Faith and Light, are sisters of L’Arche. Many L’Arche communities began in North America, following a Faith and Sharing...