Five local groups sponsored a talk by well known climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe. (The May 21 visit was to have been in person, but ended up on Zoom for health reasons.) Hayhoe, Chief Scientist for The Nature Conservancy (called Nature…
I’ve come to believe fantasy literature is a vital source for spiritual formation. But this belief hasn’t come naturally. I’ve always been a realist, even as a kid, perhaps a hangover from my Depression-era ancestry. My reading list, when I…
When church planters are asked why they went on the mission field, most will say it was because God had called them to take the gospel to the people in another city or country who needed to hear it. Not…
“Young Christians urgently want to stand with the church on climate change.” That was the theme of a survey unveiled during a presentation at Tenth Church April 19. (The full 24-page report can be accessed here.) Representatives of Tearfund Canada…
I had intended to write about the fourth Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON IV) taking place in Kigali, Rwanda this week. Several local delegates are attending what could prove to be a momentous event for world Anglicanism, and beyond. But…
Creating Conversation is a weekly editorial, curated by the Centre for Missional Leadership (CML), which gives opportunity for people to speak about issues they believe are vital for the church in Vancouver. One of the goals of this weekly article is…
An extensive study of “faith formation of children in the home” was published by the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada April 11. Following is their release describing the study, then the Executive Summary. (Go here to download the full report.) How…
Some may have been surprised to hear, earlier this month, that Trinity Western University (TWU) faculty have decided to form a union, choosing CLAC as their representatives. Others may have wondered what kind of union the CLAC is. Many, I…
A new exhibit at Trinity Western University’s Kouwenberg C.S. Lewis and Friends Collection is showcasing Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis’ classic work on Christian apologetics. Paul Chamberlain wrote this feature essay for the exhibit. Mention C.S. Lewis’ name and most people…
Knowing more about the hymns they are singing helps worshipers feel more connected to God and each other in the universal body of Christ that spans all times and places. This article was first published on the Calvin Institute of…