This is my fourth round-up of 2023, and there will probably be one more. Clearly the Christian community in Metro Vancouver is home to a good number of talented writers. The first round-up is here and the second here. This…
The Christian year begins earlier than our normal calendar year – with Advent rather than January 1. So this is a good time to buy a calendar which reflects that reality. Produced by University Hill Congregation, Salt of the Earth:…
Canadians appear to be agreed that the Liberals are moving too fast in implementing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) legislation, but the government is clearly determined to carry out its program. On October 18, most Liberals, supported by the Bloc…
If you’re concerned about the Vancouver housing situation – and who isn’t these days? – do check out Reimagining Home, which will take place this Saturday morning (October 21) on the UBC campus. The gathering will feature “conversations and presentations…
Ignite Vancouver (November 17) will be an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Christians and focus together on the welfare of Metro Vancouver. Roger Helland, Prayer Ambassador with the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, sent me this note: On September 20,…
Some may have noticed that I haven’t been posting anything for the past while. That’s because Margaret and I were away for almost two months – we spent a couple of weeks in Norway, a month in the UK and…
Missions Fest will be back next year! We had been told that the one held earlier this year would be the last, but a newly formed board has announced that Mission Fest Vancouver 2024 will take place January 24 –…
World Christianity is a burgeoning field and it will be well represented in the summer school programs of both Regent College and the Vancouver School of Theology: Dr. Mabiala Kenzo (Regent): Postcolonial Theology (June 26 – 30) Dr. Vince Bantu…
Very encouraging, reading the most recent edition of Making Connections, a newsletter of Canadian Baptists of Western Canada, which included this story: God is so good and actively moving in our churches! Emmanuel Iranian Church recently had a significant day…
Carey Theological College has offered students accommodation on the UBC campus for many decades. They, along with St. Andrew’s Hall, are listed on UBC’s approved options for campus housing. Carey and St. Andrew’s have, of course, also been concerned with…