Hoi Thanh Tin Lanh Viet Nam VECA-ACT

Hoi Thanh Tin Lanh Viet Nam VECA-ACT is an Australian nonprofit organization primarily focused on serving the Vietnamese Christian community in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), particularly in Canberra. Established in 2001, the organization functions as a religious community hub for Vietnamese immigrants and their descendants, providing spiritual guidance, worship services, and community support.

History and Background

Founded in 2001, Hoi Thanh Tin Lanh Viet Nam VECA-ACT was created to meet the spiritual and communal needs of Vietnamese Christians living in the Canberra region. Many of its members were born and raised in Vietnam and have settled in Australia, maintaining their religious heritage while building a new community abroad[1].

Activities and Services

The organization conducts weekly Sunday worship services that cater to Vietnamese Christians and their friends, offering a space for congregational prayer, sermons, and fellowship. It supports a Sunday school program designed for the children of church members, fostering religious education and community engagement among the youth[2][4].

Additionally, Hoi Thanh Tin Lanh Viet Nam VECA-ACT organizes Christian-oriented activities aimed at youth and children, promoting faith-based development and social interaction within the Vietnamese Australian community. These activities contribute to the wellbeing and cultural continuity of families and individuals in the region[2][3].

Membership and Community

As of recent reports, the church comprises approximately 65 members. The congregation is ethnically Vietnamese, emphasizing cultural ties while integrating into the broader Australian society. The church's community-oriented approach includes programs for families, males, females, and young people aged 15 to under 25, reflecting a broad outreach within different demographic groups[1][3].

Legal and Organizational Status

Hoi Thanh Tin Lanh Viet Nam VECA-ACT is registered as a charitable entity in Australia with the Australian Business Number (ABN) 30578576313RR0001. It operates within the religious charities registration framework under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). The organization serves not only as a place of worship but also as a community organization supporting social and cultural activities consistent with its religious ethos[2][4].

The nonprofit continues to play a significant role in providing a sense of belonging and spiritual support to the Vietnamese Christian diaspora in Canberra, reinforcing cultural identity while nurturing intergenerational connections within the community.

[1] https://vecacanberra.com.au [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/710a15f2-39af-e811-a963-000d3ad24077 [3] https://www.changepath.com.au/hoi-thanh-tin-lanh-viet-nam-veca-act [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/710a15f2-39af-e811-a963-000d3ad24077/documents/d35201ca-2837-ea11-a812-000d3ad1cd99 [5] https://publishednotices.asic.gov.au/browsesearch-notices/notice-details/HOI-THANH-TIN-LANH-VIET-NAM-VECA---ACT-PTY-LTD-664745966/40b07883-7fb1-4b61-bcaa-80693bdc073b