Most church leaders appear to be on board with the provincial government’s agenda as we embark on the second stage of our battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. But not all; some feel importance of attending church has been undervalued and…
A version of this article was first published on When You Work for the Church by April Yamasaki. It’s been 11 weeks since my church has met in person for worship. Instead, we’ve been receiving the Sunday liturgy and homily by email…
Carolyn Arends and Spencer Capier have collaborated and toured as a duo for years, but they had to be particularly creative as they created their latest song. Carolyn emailed me, saying that: Some folks have been calling ‘After This’ a…
City in Focus sent out this request for support May 25 and I felt it was worth running it just as it is. Money raised will go to six reliable and well-established Christian ministries and 10 long-term care facilities, all…
Metro Vancouver is very well represented in The Blessing – Canada, our nation’s contribution to an international worship phenomenon. Since ‘The Blessing’ was written in early March, worship leaders in many nations, states and cities have banded together to lift…
Two virtual book launches sponsored by Regent College and Regent Bookstore next week will focus on ways to live effectively as ‘exiles’ in the modern world, and how to ‘think Christianly’ while doing so. Exiles on Mission Next Monday (May…
We are now officially in Phase Two of the BC government’s Restart BC plan. As Dr. Bonnie Henry said May 13: Starting next week, religious services can be held, with safe physical distancing, so that is a maximum of 50…