Ships in the harbour, ships at dock. Every Vancouverite is accustomed to these sights. But very few of us get a glimpse into life aboard those ships, or to visit the docks, most of which are off-limits to the general…
Archbishop Melissa Skelton was not able to attend the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada, which took place July 10 – 16 in Vancouver, due to health issues. But she responded July 17 with a Pastoral Letter stating…
Some key decisions will be made at the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada, which will run from July 10 – 16 at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre on Burrard Street in downtown Vancouver. The theme of the…
In the 15 years I’ve been helping churches and municipalities engage with one another, I’ve never been more hopeful that genuine dialogue is keenly desired on both sides of the table – nor more convinced that time is running out…
Clean up crews will be out in several locations around the Tri-Cities next week as Love My City Week returns for its second year. They will tackle four sites in Coquitlam, three in Port Coquitlam and one in Port Moody.…
The public school system is often seen as an unwelcome place for religious practices, and with good reason. The Vancouver School Board (VSB) reminds us in its Administrative Procedures Manual that “The School Act [Section 76] states that schools “must…
One Regent College professor and two others who often teach and sing there won Word Guild awards at the group’s 31st annual gala June 14 in Hamilton, Ontario. The Regent College winners were: • Academic Books: Bruce Hindmarsh: The Spirit…
Just last week I found myself at the corner of Burrard Street and Nelson Street in Vancouver, British Columbia. I was making my way from the airport to my hotel, via the Vancouver metro system. I know most folk just grab…
I’m sure there will be a full house June 27 at Christ Church Cathedral for the Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Jean Vanier. An article in The B.C. Catholic (World loses ‘a living saint’ in Jean Vanier) gives…
Jonathan Bird has been working on a unique project with the City of Vancouver and is offering an opportunity to inform how the Christian community and the City interact in future for the common good. Read his article and look…