United Way of the Lower Mainland is making a special effort to find out how church communities are doing during the COVID-19 pandemic, and offering support for churches/people who want to help out in their communities. Many churches have organized…
Last Friday (April 24), the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) wrote to the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, recommending the federal government provide a matching grant for donations to charities during the pandemic. This grant…
Friday is a significant day for about a quarter of the world’s population. More accurately, it is the first day of a significant month – the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the Islamic month of fasting, which is one of…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new funding for the charities and non-profits April 21 – but not the billions he has offered for others sectors, and it won’t go far enough to help many groups. He promised “an investment of…
Union Gospel Mission (UGM) and The Salvation Army have joined forces to create a COVID Relief Together initiative – and their goal is to raise $2 million in two weeks. Speaking on CTV News last week, UGM spokesperson Jeremy Hunka…
I have been caring for creation as an environmental engineer working with the manufacturing sector for over 30 years. A few things I have learned about the drivers of pollution include: • Consumption – if someone is not buying, soon…
Easter Week April 8, 2020 Dear fellow British Columbians, As a group of Christian leaders we seek to join our voice in praise and thanksgiving for the care, kindness, and sacrifice of courageous frontline health care workers, social and food…
Last week I posted a powerful comment by Darrell Johnson: Praying Boldly: coronavirus 2020. I will repeat a portion of his conclusion, as it leads into the Easter weekend so well: So, where do we go? I can only speak…
The president of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) sent a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau April 7 regarding the recently announced Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada Langevin Block Ottawa, Ontario K1A…
Forge Canada and The Missional Network have initiated ‘Missional Commons’ online, to foster conversation across Canada. The first, next Tuesday (April 14), filled up immediately, so they added another one on the 16th. Cam Roxburgh of Forge Canada will host…