Urban Centers of Influence

Let's Move Vancouver

Vancouver, Canada

Mind, body, and spirit outreach is happening in Vancouver, through English as a Second Language classes, community and seniors gardening, and much more.

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Myrtle Restaurant—Vegan Food and the Gospel

near Tokyo, Japan

"At that moment, I knew I wanted to open a vegan restaurant where I could help people become healthier and feel better just as I had in Alabama. Maybe I also could win their confidence and point them to Jesus."

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The Banquet Table

Ruse, Bulgaria

"They had been praying for two years, asking God to show them how to reach their city of Ruse for Jesus. They had never heard of Urban Centers of Influence, as advocated by Ellen White, yet they felt impressed to start such a center in one of their rental properties."

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A Prison Church, and a UCI in an Affluent Neighborhood

Asunción, Paraguay

The prayers of Adventist youth opened the doors to starting a UCI in an affluent neighborhood where classes, books, and friendship are offered to the community.

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Cuisle Wellness Center

Dublin, Ireland

At the Cuisle Center in Dublin, church members reach out through health and wellness classes and services, including counseling, massage, cooking classes and more.

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Walk of Faith Community Center

Cleveland, United States

The ministry of presence, and of showing God's love through practical ministry is changing lives in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Hope Center

Bremen, Germany

The Hope Center in Cairo helps people in emotional, physical and intellectual areas, offering English and Portuguese language classes, family therapy, and more.

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The "Zero Church"

Madrid, Spain

"The Madrid church plant has developed several projects of social support which include assisting at-risk children and children with chronic diseases, giving a hand to refugees, visiting the sick, helping the homeless, and organizing camps for children with disabilities."

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Refuge and Revelation

Phoenix, United States

“One of the highlights of our service is our visits to many of our refugees’ homes,” says Sta. Ana. “Visits have endeared us to them and them to us."

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All Generations Center

Taiwan

For more than 10 years, the All Generations Center has provided friendship, activities, and care for elderly people in the neighborhood. People who had never set foot in church now come.

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Happy Hand

Copenhagen, Denmark

“We called the shop Happy Hand,” says Anne-May Müller, “because we want to lend a hand to those in need around us.

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The Salted Café

Sofia, Bulgaria

“For years my sister and I dreamed of creating a place where people felt comfortable and that reflected our artistic and Christian lifestyle values. A place where we could reach out to people and make friends for Jesus,” says Antoniya."

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