A Vancouver pastor slated to be the next leader of the Anglican Network in Canada (ANiC) was consecrated as coadjutor Bishop Sunday afternoon (February 6) at the Church of the Good Shepherd. The Venerable Daniel Gifford, who has served as…
The City of Vancouver recognized “the 100th anniversary of the passing of prominent community leader, lifeguard and swim teacher, Joe Fortes” February 4, as part of Black History Month. Fortes had seen some of the world before arriving in Vancouver,…
Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) is coordinating this interfaith call to action and welcomes leaders of faith communities and faith‐based organizations to speak out and endorse the statement. For more information on how to endorse, please contact Emilio Rodriguez (ac.jpc@oilime). A…
Lobbying by Semiahmoo First Nation, conservation groups and the general public has put the brakes on Surrey’s plan to turn rural lands in the south part of the city into an industrial zone. Metro Vancouver directors narrowly voted January 28…
Two groups which focus on the Great Commission and unevangelized people groups have created ‘Diaspora Missiographics’ to help us picture the demographics of our cities – and the dramatic potential of engaging with new arrivals. They have just added five…
Driving around the city, I have noticed four holes in the ground where four church buildings used to be. That’s not good news. Three of the four churches are carrying on, or at least merging, but the buildings are still…
Unfortunately, Mission Central SERVE (formerly Missions Fest) won’t be at the Vancouver Convention Centre this weekend – as it has been for so many years until COVID-19 struck. But it will be online – see just below. In the meantime,…
Everyone agrees we are going through a uniquely divisive time, so it is good to see several opportunities to buck the trend – one international (with a local expression), one very local and one national (seeking local participation). Week of…
Regent Exchange is accepting applications for its next 12-month learning journey; see below for details. The last chair was stacked, the tables folded and put away, and the final few guests lingered by the door. Volunteers hung up their aprons…
Public school officials at Eric Hamber Secondary School approved a Catholic Club last fall. A month later they imposed restrictions on what it is allowed to do, following negative public response. The case raises a number of important questions about…