The Vancouver Heritage Foundation will host a ‘Places that Matter Virtual Plaque Presentation’ June 17 to celebrate the history and stories of thousands of Mennonite daughters who worked as maids in Vancouver between 1931 and 1961. The virtual presentation will…
Faith Today recently interviewed Brian Doerksen, focusing on how he fits into the world of worship musicians and on his latest album. Doerksen, who lives in the Fraser Valley, is known around the world for songs such as ‘Faithful One’…
Apparently, churches will be free to hold indoor services as early as this weekend. [Note: This was confirmed on the afternoon of May 27 when a new variance regarding indoor worship was posted online.] Until after dinner yesterday, that was…
CBC News reported May 19 that a Cloverdale bowling alley with a rich history will soon become a church: After 72 years serving the Cloverdale community in Surrey, B.C., Clover Lanes five-pin bowling alley has shut its doors for the…
This weekly editorial gives opportunity for people to speak about issues they believe are vital for the church to respond to. We asked Zenith Bose (see accompanying article) to respond to this article, in part to model healthy conversation. One of…
Our weekly Creating Conversation editorial gives opportunity for people to speak about issues they believe are vital for the church to respond to. We asked Zenith Bose to respond to Joshua Koh’s accompanying comment, in part to model healthy conversation.…
Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey joined with Toronto and Ottawa – more than 30 cities across Canada altogether – in proclaiming May 10 a ‘Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism.’ The idea began with Burnaby resident Doris Mah and took off…
Cityview Church has been feeding and creating community with its neighbours for decades. Worship and community pastor Lalpi Guite – who began with the ministry the day he stepped off the plane from his home in northeast India in 2003…
The lead pastor of one of our largest local churches will soon take on the senior position at a Chicago-area megachurch whose founding/senior pastor left under a cloud two years ago. Jeff Bucknam, who has served with Northview Community Church…
The provincial government has purchased a seniors home in Chinatown in order to prevent residents from being evicted. Housing Minister David Eby stated April 23: This has been a difficult time for the seniors at Grace Seniors Home. We understand…