Maybe I missed the outcry, but it seems that the response of faith groups to new Covid-related restrictions has been quite muted – possibly reflecting a combination of resignation (given high numbers of new cases) and hope (that vaccinations will…
Vincent van Gogh could never have imagined the art extravaganza now making its way from city to city. Imagine Van Gogh: The Immersive Exhibition, “after a tremendous success in Paris,” has travelled across North America, setting up shop at the Vancouver…
Dave Jeffery influenced many people, even as he suffered with a debilitating neuromuscular disease. And his life will be remembered, and celebrated widely during a funeral which will be live-streamed from Sevenoaks Alliance Church this weekend. Jeffery retired in May…
Fraser Valley author Sarah Bessey has been through a troubling couple of weeks. Religion News Service posted a story about the situation April 9: A bestselling book on prayer has some Christians upset and calling on Target stores to remove…
The staff at First Baptist Church began working from a new office space April 6, and St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church (across the street) has offered them a place to gather for services, whenever that happens again. First Baptist is in…
The Archbishop of Canterbury announced the annual Lambeth Awards April 7 – and a Vancouver church musician was on the list: Rupert Lang, BMus, MA (Cantab) – The Thomas Cranmer Award for Worship. For more than 40 years as an outstanding…
Among the more creative online gatherings planned for this season is the Holy Week of Prayer: The Vancouver DTES [Downtown Eastside] churches, in partnership with Jacob’s Well and 24-7 Prayer Vancouver, are hosting a Holy Week of prayer at Jacob’s…
March 29 update: Indoor in-person religious gatherings and worship services of any size are again prohibited. March 25 update: Dr. Bonnie Henry introduced a one-time variance on health restrictions March 25 to allow limited indoor gatherings for some religious holidays between…
Every year, Pacific Theatre’s Christmas Presence shows sell out. This spring, as the pandemic lingers, they are offering something similar. Similar, but not the same. Testament is focused on Easter, and the performances will be online: A celebration of Easter,…
A Trinity Western University professor has been named director of the North American branch of the International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF); the new branch will be based in Vancouver. A recent release from the IIRF tells the story: The…