A story of hope
A Rocha’s work in Canada began in 2000 and has spread across Canada with focused activity in BC, Manitoba and Ontario. In each place, A Rocha staff and volunteers are responding to the biblical call to steward creation through hands-on conservation, education and agriculture projects.
The story of A Rocha’s beginnings and growth is whimsically told in the book Planted, a Story of Creation, Calling and Community. Planted invites the reader to travel with author Leah Kostamo and the A Rocha team on the wild ride of salmon saving, stranger welcoming and God-worshipping as they establish the first Christian environmental centre in Canada.
A Rocha’s work is most fully expressed through our environmental centres and projects in BC, Manitoba and Ontario.
“Planted is a work of grace and wit, conveying the joy for which A Rocha is known.”
“If bad news about the planet is getting you down, read Planted. If all Christians were like those in A Rocha, ours would be a radically different world.”
“In an arena frequently marked by controversy and acrimony, A Rocha is cheerful, winsome, exuding gratitude. A Rocha’s work is characterized by joy and humility – it is always local, personal, relational, and hospitable.”
The latest news on our projects
Celebrating God’s Faithfulness and Looking to the Future
Celebrating God’s Faithfulness and Looking to the Future Written by Anthony Siegrist (A Rocha Ontario Director) December 2024 With the arrival of colder weather in Southern Ontario, our team has been giving [...]
Tribute to Lyndia Hendry
A Tribute to Lyndia Hendry Written by Luke Wilson (CEO) December 16, 2024 On December 5th, Lyndia Hendry passed away peacefully in the place that mattered most to her–Cedar Haven. This ~95-acre [...]
Joy as Resistance: An Advent Reflection
Joy as Resistance: An Advent Reflection A reflection on the joy of birding in uncertain times By Zoe Matties - Manitoba Program Manager December 4, 2024 When I was a [...]