Earthkeepers and another network of faith leaders are strongly urging Vancouver City Council to adopt a plan which “focuses on reducing our carbon pollution through 19 proposed actions that focus on how we move around the city, how we build…
First United has long been a steady and welcoming presence in the Downtown Eastside for the homeless and poor, first as a church and more recently as a community centre and social service provider. Now First United Community Ministry has…
Thomas Schirrmacher will take over leadership of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) next March from Bishop Efraim Tendero, who in turn succeeded Geoff Tunnicliffe, who lives in Metro Vancouver. Following is the first part of a November 5 interview from…
Regent College will be joined by some top notch scholars and theologians when they host Remembering Dr. J.I. Packer next Wednesday (November 18). Among the guests will be N.T. Wright, David Neff and Alister McGrath. McGrath’s participation is particularly timely.…
“We are in a housing crisis, but without the heart component people don’t stay long in housing.” Jenny Konkin used to focus more on finding housing for homeless people in the Downtown Eastside, but she has refined her views: When…
What if the churches of the Lower Mainland could help to significantly reduce homelessness and provide affordable housing? That is the question organizations like Co:Here Housing, the Nest and Catalyst have been asking over the past five years. As director…
Canada Cares is working hard to “bridge the gap between Canadians’ charitable actions and government support.” Organizers describe themselves as “Canadians who care about the charitable sector.” Several partners are based in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, including Journey…