In case you missed the June 18 ‘Reigniting Hope: Sharing the Good News in Canada in 2024’ webinar, you can watch the video here and check out the summary here. A survey of more than 800 church leaders from a…
Good news about sharing the Good News
Author: Flyn Ritchie
Local groups welcome asylum seekers while governments debate funding
While BC Premier David Eby and federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller are debating support for asylum seekers, local groups with strong roots in the Christian community quietly carry on their very practical support of these new arrivals. Eby started off…
Around Town: Jacob’s Well, Korean ELL, Financial Post: Central Presbyterian . . .
Jacob’s Well may have to move, again, so it is holding a series of fundraising events. This Friday (June 14), Jordan Klassen will perform, with Georgia Johnson, on their behalf at St. James Anglican Church, a neighbour in the Downtown…
Vancouver will no longer host prayers; BC Humanists drop lawsuit
The BC Humanist Association (BCHA) reported June 3 that you can indeed beat city hall, even without prayer. BCHA Executive Director Ian Bushfield said, “We’re feeling vindicated today that the City of Vancouver recognized the issue we and others had…
Around Town: Worship Road Radio, UGM artist, sexual abuse statement
Vancouver now has a worship music radio station. Seems a bit unlikely, doesn’t it – but it’s true. Worship Road Radio officially launched May 14, describing itself as “Canada’s national Christian music station – free from interruptions of ads or…
Claws of the Panda: Canada must resist China’s influence and intimidation
News stories about foreign interference turn up with alarming frequency these days. Jonathan Manthorpe is not surprised – certainly not when it comes to China – but he does take some comfort in the fact that the general public and,…
Around Town: Bethel Music, Pro-Life Apologetics, no jail for TWU guard
Bethel Music has become a dominant force worldwide in the arena of worship music. And their touring team will be at the Pacific Coliseum next week (June 9). There is little doubt that the majority of churches in Vancouver sing…
Around Town: Women / Regent, housing fraud, CLAC at TWU, Casse-Tête . . .
Next week offers an opportunity to hear from several unique women at Regent College. Most are teaching courses, but if you can’t make those, do take in some of their talks, which cover Christian women depicted in church art, women…
Archives introduce us to Chinese and Japanese communities
The United Church Archives has found a home which suits its purpose well. Regional Archivist Blair Galston clearly appreciates the environment; 312 Main (the address and the building’s location) has been transformed from the headquarters of the Vancouver Police Department…
Wagner Hills and UGM share vision as Women’s Centre changes hands
“Wagner Hills is a safe, beautiful place that provides healing and growth and transformation for people on the road to recovery.” Those are the words of Wagner Hills Executive Director Jason Roberts. Not surprising, given his role – but clearly…