On February 28, 2018, I walked into the main branch of the Richmond Public Library to pick up a few books. To my surprise, the library was jammed packed. I had never seen so many people at the library before.…
Tenth Church is the place to be next Friday night (February 2) as a celebrated doctor and a local pastor introduce us to a movie screening of Sight, a Christian film shot in Vancouver. Dr. Ming Wang, the main focus…
Members of several groups and churches will meet for Refugee Housing Crisis: Developing a Response February 3. Dena Nicolai is inviting wide participation, including those who might be a bit skeptical. In my theological tradition, we sometimes talk about “square…
Deb Judas is woman of many talents – retreat facilitator, soul care practitioner, Neighbourhood Value Pastor at The Neighbourhood Church (in Metro Vancouver) and Director of Formation with Forge Canada. And author. Last fall, Cultivating Shalom, (WestBow Press) was published.…
Sara* didn’t expect a breakthrough in her marriage after 35 years. The patterns were set – harsh words, countless wounds, mistrust and confusion. How many times had she heard his mocking tone asking her if she was “going on a…
Neighbours. You know, those people who live around us in our specific neighbourhood, that we didn’t choose and may not like or even know their names. How are we to think about neighbours? Could it be that neighbourliness is the…
The Vatican announced December 18 that Catholic priests can administer blessings to same-sex couples – and the news was widely reported worldwide. CBC Radio’s As it Happens responded that evening by posting an upbeat Q&A with Fr. James Martin. They noted,…
There is still time to see a powerful exhibit at Regent College’s Dal Schindell Gallery. Healing Journey: Art of Patricia Vickers has been there for the last two months of 2023 and will continue until January 24. Douglas Todd interviewed…
Two years ago, I had a rousing two-hour conversation with the then interim principal of St. Mark’s College on the UBC campus, Michael Higgins. He is the leading biographer of such figures as Henri Nouwen and Thomas Merton and has…
Mission Fest 2024 is happening February 15 – 17, hosted by Westside Church, Vancouver in their amazing venue, The Centre. We invite you to come filled with an expectation of encountering Jesus. Our passion for everyone at MF 2024 is…