20260310-Sacred Spaces: The Churches of New Westminster

In this episode of New West Spotlight Podcast, host Carla McNeil explores the historic and cultural significance of churches across New Westminster, BC. From Gothic cathedrals to neighbourhood parishes and contemporary congregations, these sacred spaces serve as places of worship, community gathering, outreach, and architectural heritage. This episode highlights how churches have shaped the Royal City’s skyline and supported its residents across generations. Holy Trinity Cathedral 📍 514 Carnarvon St, New Westminster, BC V3L 1C4 🌐 https://www.holytrinitycathedral.ca Historic Anglican parish founded in the 1800s and a defining architectural landmark in downtown New Westminster. Holy Eucharist Cathedral 📍 501 4th Ave, New Westminster, BC V3L 1P3 🌐 https://cathedral.nweparchy.ca Ukrainian Catholic cathedral serving as the mother church of the Eparchy of New Westminster. St. Peter’s Catholic Church 📍 330 Royal Ave, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H7 🌐 https://stpetersnewwest.ca Historic Roman Catholic parish serving New Westminster since the 1860s. Holy Spirit Catholic Church 📍 244 Lawrence St, New Westminster, BC V3M 3M6 🌐 https://holyspiritnewwest.ca Catholic parish serving Queensborough and surrounding communities. Mount Calvary Lutheran Church 📍 701 6th St, New Westminster, BC V3L 3C6 🌐 https://www.mountcalvary.ca Lutheran congregation active in worship and community outreach. New West Community Church 📍 322 Hospital St, New Westminster, BC V3L 3L4 🌐 https://www.newwestcommunitychurch.com Intercultural evangelical church focused on relational ministry and community programs. Unity Church of New Westminster 📍 1630 Edinburgh St, New Westminster, BC V3M 2W8 🌐 https://www.unityofnewwestminster.org Inclusive spiritual community emphasizing positive and practical spirituality.