A part of the Christmas story tells how the Holy Family fled Bethlehem, warned in a dream of the vengeful plans of a mad monarch. In recent years, Christians have once again found cause to flee the town of his…
A brand new five-part locally-produced video series is aimed at “anyone interested in poverty and justice issues – senior high youth groups, church small groups, missions / service teams, etc.” The JustUs Video Series is produced through a collaboration between…
Gord Carkner has just released The Great Escape from Nihilism, the themes of which are evident in this Advent reflection. (See below for more about the book and his work with graduate students and faculty on the UBC campus.) Just…
Reg and Donna Reimer have experienced a whirlwind of media attention over the past week as they took part in an emotional meeting with a family Reg helped to reunite 39 years ago. Following is part of a November 6…
Local ministries are preparing for the next wave of refugees, even as they continue to support those who have already arrived. According to the federal government, some 6,000 more government-supported Syrian refugees will arrive in Canada this fall (of whom…
Early next month (December 2 – 3), St. Andrew’s Hall on the UBC campus will host ReImagine Vancouver, which “is designed for leaders and practitioners who are starting something new, revitalizing the local church through new expressions and deepening their…
Trinity Western University president Bob Kuhn is pleased with the BC Court of Appeal’s November 1 decision, which rejected an attempt by the Law Society of BC to prevent potential graduates of the law school from practicing in this province.…
“Private education does not, as some stereotypes might have it, create a secluded, privileged class that is largely uninterested in the common good. In fact, [a] 2016 survey found the opposite to be true for non-government schools.” That is the…
Margaret Ritchie and Soran Nakai attended Suitcase Stories by Maki Yi together on opening night (October 28). Margaret has written a review, followed by Soran’s interview with the playwright. Suitcase Stories is a Canadian-Korean woman’s first person account of her…
When the ‘Acoustic Ninja’ comes to town this weekend, he will offer some amazing music, but also an introduction to the DuncanAfrica Society, which fights poverty by creating exquisite guitars by hand in their trade school, located in Uganda. Guitar…