The University of British Columbia’s Lord’s Grace Church chaplaincy is serving students in Vancouver with pastoral care, spiritual support and faith-based community programming, with a particular focus on Mandarin-speaking international students. The chaplaincy is tied to Lord’s Grace Church, a non-denominational evangelical Christian church near UBC in Kitsilano.
Key facts
- Lord’s Grace Church is located in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood near UBC.
- The church describes itself as a non-denominational evangelical Christian church with Cantonese, English and Mandarin congregations.
- UBC’s chaplaincy is led by Abraham Wang, who serves with the University Multifaith Chaplains Association.
- His ministry focuses on Mandarin-speaking international students and on support for questions of faith, purpose and cultural transition.
- Students can contact Abraham Wang at abraham.wang@p2c.com for pastoral and spiritual care.
What this means for UBC students
For students navigating life away from home, the chaplaincy is designed to provide one-on-one conversation, prayer, Bible exploration and connection to Christian community. The support is especially aimed at Mandarin-speaking international students, but the chaplaincy says it welcomes students of all backgrounds and faith stages.
The practical options include weekly Mandarin fellowship during the academic year, Mandarin Alpha, Bible discussion groups and one-to-one discipleship. Students who want current information about worship services, Bible studies or community events are directed to the church’s current listings, and Abraham Wang is the contact point for questions about opportunities.
- One-on-one pastoral and spiritual care
- Bridges Mandarin Fellowship with dinner, friendship, worship and Bible exploration
- Mandarin Alpha and other faith-exploration groups
- Sunday worship in Cantonese, English and Mandarin
Who is the chaplain at Lord’s Grace Church?
Abraham Wang is the chaplain named in the UBC listing. He is described as a commissioned campus staff member with Power to Change-Students, serving at UBC through Bridges International and working with Mandarin-speaking international students. Before campus ministry, he spent nearly twenty years as an English educator and holds graduate degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and NYIT.
What services are offered?
The church lists pastoral and spiritual care, prayer, Bible exploration and links to Christian community as core parts of the chaplaincy. It also says students can meet with Abraham for conversations about faith, purpose, personal challenges and cultural transition.
On Sundays, Lord’s Grace Church lists Cantonese worship at 9:45 am in the church sanctuary, English worship at 11:15 am at Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, and Mandarin worship at 11:30 am in the sanctuary.
FAQ
How can UBC students contact the Lord’s Grace Church chaplain?
UBC students can contact Abraham Wang by email at abraham.wang@p2c.com for pastoral and spiritual care, Bible exploration and information about current opportunities.
What kind of students is this chaplaincy aimed at?
The chaplaincy says its ministry focuses on Mandarin-speaking international students, while welcoming students of all backgrounds and faith stages.
