Pacific Theatre has re-opened, featuring, first, a play, and then a concert – both with socially distanced seating.. Suitcase Stories Suitcase Stories only runs until this Sunday (October 25), but there are still tickets for a couple of the shows,… Read more →
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Pilgrim Book & Bible has served the church for 46 years in East Vancouver
by Jack Taylor • • 4 Comments
“You just know when it’s time. You feel it in your gut,” says Greg Wasmuth. The stock of books, Bibles, music, movies, greeting cards, trinkets and artwork at Pilgrim Book and Bible is definitely dwindling as the 35 percent off… Read more →
Around Town: Walk and Talk, Randy Barnetson, Tenth Book Donation Fund
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
A new Angus Reid Institute poll confirms what Amie Peacock knows firsthand. She launched Beyond the Conversation five years ago so she and her team could befriend and encourage isolated and lonely people living in the midst of crowded Metro… Read more →
Around Town: James He Qi, Mental Health, Project Oikos, Bible Gateway
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
The New York Times recently featured James He Qi and several other world artists in ‘Searching for a Jesus Who Looks More Like Me.’ Next week (October 15), He Qi will deliver the Vancouver School of Theology’s annual Somerville Lecture.… Read more →
Around Town: Pacific Theatre, Douglas Coupland, Anglican Bishop, Life Chain …
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Following a rigorous discernment period, the board of Pacific Theatre has chosen Kaitlin Williams as their new artistic director. Here is a portion of their media release: Williams began her career in 2009 as an apprentice with Pacific Theatre. She… Read more →
Around Town: Bethlehem Lutheran, Culloden/Midtown, Lord’s Peace, Ride …
by Flyn Ritchie • • 1 Comment
Last Sunday (September 20) was a momentous day for three Vancouver churches. All closed their doors, but each will retain a presence, though in quite distinct ways. Bethlehem Lutheran Pastor Fred Rink led a decommissioning service for Bethlehem Lutheran Church,… Read more →
Around Town: Santa Ono interview, homelessness leader, St. Paul’s sold
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
UBC’s board of governors announced August 11 that Santa Ono has been appointed to a second five-year term as president and vice-chancellor. On the 20th, Vancouver School of Theology principal Richard Topping interviewed him on issues related to leadership and… Read more →
Around Town: Class-action lawsuit, Delta Hospice, street preachers, Judge Begbie
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
When everything is ‘unprecedented,’ it’s tough to choose just a few highlights for an Around Town column after taking a two-month summer break (which was very pleasant). Thus I have just decided to focus on several law-related stories, news of… Read more →
Certificate in Missional Leadership: renew vision for church and community
by Flyn Ritchie • • 1 Comment
COVID-19 and the end of Christendom are two ground-shifting realities facing churches at this time – both of which bring challenges and opportunities. One initiative aimed at resourcing churches to face these realities is the new Certificate in Missional Leadership… Read more →
Around Town: Best Actor, not so Liberal, Earthkeepers, HCOS fundraiser, seniors . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Sadly, Pacific Theatre was forced to close Best of Enemies a week early in March due to the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. The play received a warm media response, with Colin Thomas saying, “The elements that really make Best… Read more →