Now in his 90s, Will Wilding is keeping a low profile during this Covid season, but he is able to look back on a unique journey – from his missionary childhood in the Belgian Congo to an accomplished career as…
Will Wilding spent 40 years as an influential architect in Vancouver, putting his stamp on the design and construction of churches throughout the province (see the accompanying story). But that future was surely never imagined by him or his family…
Dr. Deborah Haarsma will address issues of science and faith during three Regent College talks next week. Dr. David Robinson, Adjunct Professor of Theology and Ethics at Regent, described those talks and her work during an interview about the school’s…
Many people are feeling isolated during the pandemic; imagine what it must be like for refugee claimant families who arrived during this time of imposed separation. Journey Home Community is offering a ‘discovery meeting’ February 25 to help people help…
Apologetics Canada has joined many Christian leaders and ministries in lamenting revelations about ongoing abuse carried out by leading apologist Ravi Zacharias. The Abbotsford-based apologetics ministry had – along with most of the evangelical world – supported his work and…
One of the streets being created around the new St. Paul’s Hospital complex will be named after Nora Hendrix – a founder of the Black community’s first church (and grandmother of Jimi Hendrix). Vancouver City Council approved the proposal from…
With Lent beginning next Wednesday (February 17), many are hoping BC government restrictions on worship gatherings will be eased in time for Easter. Dr. Bonnie Henry announced February 5 that the Public Health Orders will continue indefinitely, though she did…
The BC Black History Awareness Society has hosted a Black History Month program each February for 25 years. This year, with support from Digital Museums Canada, they have developed an exhibit featuring stories, pictures and videos. British Columbia’s Black Pioneers…
Several local cities are supporting the UN’s World Interfaith Harmony Week, February 1 – 7. Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, New Westminster and Port Coquitlam have issued proclamations urging dialogue and understanding between faiths. Roman Catholic Archbishop Michael J. Miller approves of…
Students from a number of BC Catholic schools spent more than half an hour interviewing Dr. Bonnie Henry last week, as can be seen on a YouTube video posted January 20. The questions were polite, covering topics such as: *…