The Multifaith Action Society, a registered charity under the society's act, was founded in 1972 as an ecumenical society and has become fully interfaith in nature and purpose.

From the outset the Society has sought ways to bring together the many faith groups which characterize Vancouver and to sponsor socially responsible and relevant initiatives relating to the common good. It founded the first food bank program of Vancouver, for instance, and has sponsored, planned and carried out conferences dealing with such issues as public sector alternatives dispute resolution (bus strikes), ethical dimensions of clean water distribution and ways of supporting Vancouver's 4-pillar drug treatment program.

Multifaith Action Society participated in the 2006 World Peace Forum, World Urban Forum, and the North American Interfaith Network (NAIN) Conference all held in Vancouver. Current social justice involvements include working on environmental and climate change issues; homelessness initiatives; and the People Together Foundation's 'Walk for Reconciliation' as a full partner

It has promoted interfaith dialogue by bringing together members of different faith communities. Our first Christian-Sikh dialogue was held in 2000 and currently we are involved in a substantial Christian-Jewish dialogue, both of which were designed to achieve a significant level of mutual understanding.

• To promote interfaith dialogue and understanding
• To provide information and resources on world religions to the community
• To encourage all people of faith to collaborate on vital community programs, particularly those which provide support and advocacy for marginalized citizens or groups or foster the wellbeing of the community as a whole
• To cooperate with other agencies and organizations to promote initiatives which contribute to the common good.