In case you missed the June 18 ‘Reigniting Hope: Sharing the Good News in Canada in 2024’ webinar, you can watch the video here and check out the summary here. A survey of more than 800 church leaders from a…
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EFC welcomes UN Special Rapporteur’s report on prostitution
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) supports a groundbreaking international report that recognizes prostitution as a system of exploitation and violence. The report by the Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls recognizes that prostitution is both intrinsically linked…
Local groups welcome asylum seekers while governments debate funding
While BC Premier David Eby and federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller are debating support for asylum seekers, local groups with strong roots in the Christian community quietly carry on their very practical support of these new arrivals. Eby started off…
Around Town: Jacob’s Well, Korean ELL, Financial Post: Central Presbyterian . . .
Jacob’s Well may have to move, again, so it is holding a series of fundraising events. This Friday (June 14), Jordan Klassen will perform, with Georgia Johnson, on their behalf at St. James Anglican Church, a neighbour in the Downtown…
MAiD in Canada crisis: A series of Catholic reflections
The Roman Catholic Church has been steadfast in opposing MAiD, along with the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and many other – but far from all – Christian groups. Here Paul Schratz, editor of The B.C. Catholic introduces a series about…
Around Town: Worship Road Radio, UGM artist, sexual abuse statement
Vancouver now has a worship music radio station. Seems a bit unlikely, doesn’t it – but it’s true. Worship Road Radio officially launched May 14, describing itself as “Canada’s national Christian music station – free from interruptions of ads or…
The Bell: On being held: children, anxiety and a sacred story tradition
It’s commonly assumed that the taking of a breath is the first thing we do outside of the womb. Research, however, indicates that on average it takes a full 10 seconds before a newborn takes their first gulp of air.1…
Around Town: Bethel Music, Pro-Life Apologetics, no jail for TWU guard
Bethel Music has become a dominant force worldwide in the arena of worship music. And their touring team will be at the Pacific Coliseum next week (June 9). There is little doubt that the majority of churches in Vancouver sing…
Three stats every church should know about their neighbourhood
This comment was posted on the Outreach Canada site May 27 and seemed likely to be of benefit to many churches in this area; it is re-posted by permission. XYZ Community Church in Surrey has an average attendance of 145…
The Bell: Speaking truth in an age of rage
During my daily commute to Vancouver, I often tune in to news and talk shows to catch up on the topics that are top-of-mind that day. Lately, the issues raised revolve around inflation, politics and EV cars. Talk show hosts…