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Desire to cooperate is still strong, but pressure builds to ease restrictions

by Flyn Ritchie • December 2, 2020 • 4 Comments

Lynda Steele said, “You know what, I love this,” while co-host Eric Chapman added, “Pastor, you’re giving me goosebumps . . . you make me want to go to church.” Those were the reactions of the co-hosts of The Lynda…

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Community, Justice

Restrictions on religious gatherings a reminder of ‘Forgotten Freedoms’

by Flyn Ritchie • December 2, 2020 • 3 Comments

This is an awkward time to question the validity of public health orders which prevent faith groups from gathering, given the spike in COVID-19 cases. News of three churches opening their doors last Sunday has elicited much negative comment from…

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City, Community

Around Town: Refugees & Borders; Faith, Grief & COVID-19; Blue Light

by Flyn Ritchie • December 3, 2020 • 0 Comments

An event initiated by Kinbrace, and co-hosted by Journey Home Community, the University of British Columbia and MOSAIC, will ask participants to consider ‘remapping the world we think we know.’ Here are some highlights of Refugees and Borders, which will…

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Culture

Advent: Living Hope – may we, like Mary, play our part

by Ken Shigematsu • November 25, 2020 • 0 Comments

Christianity Today has put together a digital Advent Devotional entitled Living Hope that includes daily devotional readings, weekly Bible studies and a Bible reading guide. Ken Shigematsu, senior pastor of Tenth Church, was invited to write one of the readings; it is…

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Community, Culture

Adrian Dix would like to be in church on Advent Sunday too

by Flyn Ritchie • November 25, 2020 • 2 Comments

BC’s Minister of Health Adrian Dix would like to be at his church’s Advent service this weekend, but that won’t be possible because his government has tightened restrictions on faith gatherings. When provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced new…

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City, Community

Around Town: Affordable Housing, Christian Seasons, Adopt-a-School

by Flyn Ritchie • November 25, 2020 • 0 Comments

A virtual gathering on Saturday morning will ask the question, “What if the churches of the Lower Mainland could help to significantly reduce homelessness and provide affordable housing?” TIm Dickau organized The Church and Affordable Housing, November 28, 10 am…

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Books, Community

Exploring the faith journeys of Canadian-Born Chinese Christians

by Flyn Ritchie • November 25, 2020 • 0 Comments

A major study of the faith journeys of Canadian-Born Chinese Christians finds that many are falling away from the faith and suggests some ways to reach and mentor them. Commissioned by CCCOWE Canada (Chinese Coordination Centre of World Evangelization), Listening…

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