At one time, it might have seemed odd to head along to church to hear some jazz music. Surely it was more suited to smoky night clubs? Non-smoky now, of course, but still not churches. Times have changed, though, at…
Luis radiates joy. He speaks with enthusiasm – about his work as a chef, about biking along the seawall – and when he says he’s in a place of happiness, it’s impossible to doubt. Separated from his family in his…
Stephen Rathjen has lived and worked in the Downtown Eastside for many years. He has many friends and connections in the area, but over time experienced how Christians can live in close proximity and still not really know one another.…
A growing number of Canadians believe that the current rate of immigration to Canada is too high, particularly citing concerns about how newcomers might impact the availability of affordable housing. This is one of the main findings of a Focus…
The Christian year begins earlier than our normal calendar year – with Advent rather than January 1. So this is a good time to buy a calendar which reflects that reality. Produced by University Hill Congregation, Salt of the Earth:…
Benjamin Perrin is a particularly busy man these days, between teaching law at UBC, spending time with his young family and promoting his new book, Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial. But he made time last weekend to speak…
If you’re concerned about the Vancouver housing situation – and who isn’t these days? – do check out Reimagining Home, which will take place this Saturday morning (October 21) on the UBC campus. The gathering will feature “conversations and presentations…
In a time when the CBC publishes articles with titles such as ‘9,000 churches and religious spaces will close over next 10 years’ and ‘Majority of Canadians say church to blame for residential school tragedies,’ it can feel like despair…
Dear Pastor, As pastors you and I are Kingdom People. We have a Kingdom message and a Kingdom responsibility to uphold and present the Word of God to this lost and broken world. It is my conviction that we need…
Ignite Vancouver (November 17) will be an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Christians and focus together on the welfare of Metro Vancouver. Roger Helland, Prayer Ambassador with the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, sent me this note: On September 20,…