General Brian Peddle addressing the Salvation Army’s International Conference of Leaders at Cariboo Hill Temple in Burnaby.
Salvation Army leaders from all over the world have been meeting at Cariboo Hill Temple this week. The International Conference of Leaders (ICL) gathered September 24.
Speaking on the opening day, General Brian Peddle, the international leader of the Salvation Army, recognized the 58 territories and commands and 133 countries represented at the conference. This is the first such international gathering since 2017 and the first under Peddle’s command.
He described the agenda of the gathering during a September 28 interview; here is a portion of what he said:
We are trying to bring focus to keeping the main thing the main thing. . . .
Cariboo Hill Temple is hosting the conference.
How do we be an army of salvation in a time when some of the messaging associated with salvation is viewed to be as not very tolerant, not very popular, perhaps even for some the wrong side of history, as we sometimes say?
We have a keen understanding, here at this conference, that as leaders we have to lead through a spiritual dry time that exists in the world to a place where the church is faithful, as it has been in difficult times in years past – that we do not compromise our responsibility to be salt and light in the world.
That means coming back to a mission of God to the world, and that’s to redeem the world. . . .
I’m just blessed as the General because I’m leading the largest Salvation Army that’s ever existed. Our membership has grown to a point where this is the largest Army ever.
Go here for the full interview and here for updates. The conference will end October 1.
Marhaba Food Story
The Marhaba Food Story team.
Anne Baird posted a positive story on the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster website September 16, reflecting on the developing friendship between members of three West Vancouver Anglican churches (St. Francis-in-the-Wood, St. Christopher’s St. Stephen’s), and a Syrian refugee family they sponsored to come to Canada.
Baird described the challenges faced by Ranim as she sought work in her field of civil engineering, and her hard work as she created work opportunities for other newcomers. In 2020 she began producing and delivering Mediterranean food.
Then:
In May of 2022, Ranim found a business partner in Amr Halem, an Egyptian restaurateur who used the same commercial kitchen. Combining their experience and talents, they created a new restaurant at 1157 Davie Street in downtown Vancouver: Marhaba Food Story.
The restaurant opened the third week in June. In its second week of operation, a group of five friends from St. Francis decided to share dinner there. We wanted to experience and celebrate how our church’s sponsorship of a refugee from Syria had worked out.
It was a huge success! The food was delicious; the ambience, attractive and serene; the young staff eager to serve. Ranim was gracious, Amr, quietly supportive of their new project.
The daily special which included beef, chicken and lamb shawarma, with fragrant rice and steaming vegetables, was abundant. We didn’t miss alcohol, particularly with the copious selection of juices, coffees, teas, smoothies and soft drinks on offer. Prices were reasonable.
The name of the restaurant tells its story. ‘Marhaba’ means ‘hello and welcome’ in Arabic.
Baird describes how Marhaba is now giving back to the local community and sharing “culture, cuisine, customs and history with new Canadian friends.”
Go here for the full story.
Nurse suspended
The BC College of Nurses and Midwives issued a notice September 23 that Christopher Villaflor, LPN has been suspended for four months for performing a religious ritual on an Indigenous client without their consent.
They said:
The Registrant has voluntarily agreed to terms equivalent to a limit and/or condition on their practice, including:
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- A suspension of their nursing registration for four months.
- A limit prohibiting them from being the sole nurse on duty for a period of one year.
- A period of mentorship in the workplace for one year.
- Remedial education in ethics, trauma informed care, and cultural safety & humility.
The Inquiry Committee is satisfied that the terms will protect the public.
The exact nature of the religious ritual is not clear from the College’s statement.
Sep 2022
Dusty Sandals Partner Dinner – September 29, 2022 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm604 Chapel – September 30, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Paul Pigat – September 30, 2022 at 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Oct 2022
Fraser Lands Church Open House – October 1, 2022 at 11:00 am - 3:00 pmCelebration of Life for Layne Daggett – October 1, 2022 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Ride for Refuge: Burnaby Royal Oak, Hosted by Journey Home Community – October 1, 2022 at 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ride for Refuge: Vancouver Grandview, Hosted by Kinbrace – October 1, 2022 at 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ride for Refuge: Vancouver Trout Lake, Hosted by Inner Hope – October 1, 2022 at 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ride for Refuge: Vancouver Vanier Park, Hosted by Columbia College – October 1, 2022 at 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Vancouver Life Chain – October 2, 2022 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Jazz Vespers in the Valley with Mark Glanville – October 2, 2022 at 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Water from Dragon's Well: The History of a Korean-Canadian Church Relationship Book Launch – October 3, 2022 at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Evensong for an Icon – October 3, 2022 at 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
National Day of Prayer on Yom Kippur, 2022 – October 5, 2022 at 6:30 am - 9:00 am
Mission Central: Praying for Unity (Wednesdays) – October 5, 2022 at 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Jazz Evensong @ Brentwood: Bryn Kinders & Footnotes – October 5, 2022 at 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Book Launch: Ross Hastings – Pastoral Ethics – October 6, 2022 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Dr. Jin Lun Lee: The Metaverse & the Challenges Humanity Faces – October 7, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Road to COP 27: Spirit & Change – October 11, 2022 at 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
My Refuge Claim: Launch Event – October 12, 2022 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Theology Symposium: Adopted by God – October 12, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jazz Evensong: Bonnie Northgraves & Friends – October 12, 2022 at 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
'Compassionate Art' Fundraiser for Ukrainian Families – October 13, 2022 at 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Catherine Reardon: Physicians vs. Fundamentalists: The Lull in English Witchcraft Convictions – October 13, 2022 at 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Evolution of Man with Laurence Tisdall – October 13, 2022 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Benevolence – October 13, 2022 - October 15, 2022 at 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
KENTRO Fall Workshop: Collective Impact and Effective Partnering – October 14, 2022 at 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
ARPA Youth Conference 2022 – October 14, 2022 - October 15, 2022 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Apologetics Canada Launch 2022 – October 14, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Langley Leadership Prayer Breakfast 2022 – October 14, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jesus and the Book of Genesis with Laurence Tisdall – October 14, 2022 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Steve Bell Solo Concert – October 14, 2022 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Jacob Moon with Special Guest Cory Alstad – October 14, 2022 at 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Canadian Chinese School of Theology Vancouver Open Day – October 15, 2022 at 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
L'Arche Greater Vancouver 2022 Art Show – October 15, 2022 at 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Answering the Objections to the Creation Model with Laurence Tisdall – October 15, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Steve Bell Solo Concert – October 15, 2022 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Third Annual Lavender Tea – October 16, 2022 at 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Jazz Vespers in the Valley with Kim Greenwood – October 16, 2022 at 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Solemn Evensong - Queen Elizabeth II – October 16, 2022 at 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cathy AJ Hardy In Concert – October 16, 2022 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Walrus Talks: Global Hunger Crisis – October 18, 2022 at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Road to COP 27: Spirit & Solidarity – October 18, 2022 at 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Brian Stanley: Shifting Patterns in British & American Protestant Globalism in the 19th & 20th Centuries – October 19, 2022 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Chaplains Connect: Thoughts on Professional Practice – October 19, 2022 at 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Septuagint Series: How Reading the LXX Helps Us to Read the New Testament – October 19, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jazz Evensong @ Brentwood: Material Culture Project – October 19, 2022 at 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Illuminating the Word: An Exhibition of the St. John's Bible – Donald Jackson – October 20, 2022 - October 26, 2022 at All Day
The Global Leadership Summit 2022 – October 20, 2022 - October 21, 2022 at 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
The Global Leadership Summit 2022 – October 20, 2022 - October 21, 2022 at 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Philip Jenkins: Climate, Catastrophe, and Faith: How Changes in Climate Drive Religious Upheaval (Part 1) – October 20, 2022 at 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Official Launch: Houston Centre for Humanity and the Common Good – October 20, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Book Launch: Religion, Spirituality and Secularity among Millennials: The Generation Shaping American and Canadian Trends – October 21, 2022 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Living for Impact: 2022 Heart for Asia Youth Celebration – October 21, 2022 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Crescent Sky – October 21, 2022 at 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Let the Nations Be Glad! Heart for Asia Conference – October 22, 2022 at 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Intercessory Prayer Conference – October 22, 2022 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Matt Maher & Friends: Love Reaches Everywhere – October 23, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Faith that Indigenizes (Book Presentation) – October 24, 2022 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Daniel K. Williams: How Should Christians Think about Politics? – October 25, 2022 at All Day
Philip Jenkins: Climate, Catastrophe, and Faith: How Changes in Climate Drive Religious Upheaval (Part 2) – October 25, 2022 at 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
CityGate and Sanctuary Community Development Plan (four Tuesday evenings) – October 25, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Human Rights Codes for Charities – October 26, 2022 at 9:00 am - 10:00 am
2022 Laing Lectures: Dr. John Milbank will deliver this year's lecture, titled "Most Entanglings: The Trinity as the Root of All Being – October 26, 2022 at 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Webinar: Launching the Faith & Life Sciences Guidelines & Case Studies – October 26, 2022 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
The Open Generation: Gen Z, Jesus & Justice – October 26, 2022 at 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
'Paradoxical Spaces of Belief in Paranormal Investigation Cultures' by Dr. Paul Kingsbury – October 26, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jazz Evensong @ Brentwood: John Gross & Friends – October 26, 2022 at 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Trauma-Informed Pastoral Care – October 27, 2022 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Run Alpha Q & A – October 27, 2022 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Business as Mission lunch with Graham Carter – October 27, 2022 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Toast Talks: Updates from First United – October 27, 2022 at 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
SIMinar: Poetry Speaks Louder Than Words – October 27, 2022 at 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Unbound: The Path to Change – October 27, 2022 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
'Subversive Mission': An Evening with Craig Greenfield and Alongsiders International – October 27, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Apologetics Canada Leadership Summit – October 28, 2022 - October 30, 2022 at All Day
White Rock-South Surrey Leadership Prayer Breakfast – October 28, 2022 at 7:00 am - 9:00 am
St James' Church Open Tour and Bell Ringing – October 28, 2022 at 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Ivan Boudreau Hosts a Night of Songwriters in the Round – October 29, 2022 at 12:00 am
Just1Morning with Craig Greenfield – October 29, 2022 at 9:00 am - 11:45 am
Fall Bazaar @ St. John's Port Moody – October 29, 2022 at 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
9th Hallelujah Night presented by Blue Ocean Movement – October 29, 2022 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Fall Festival (five locations) – October 31, 2022 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm