Creating Conversation is a weekly editorial, curated by the Centre for Missional Leadership, that 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…
A timely online discussion will be brought to us tonight (March 17), 6:30 – 8 pm, by St. Mark’s College at UBC. Organizers explain why Religious Dimensions of the War Against Ukraine will be valuable for anyone grappling with the…
Three local artists are part of a unique artistic expression of the gospel in Toronto. Crossings: A Journey to Easter (March 2 – April 14) is: . . . an all-outdoor art exhibition featuring 16 art pieces depicting the scriptural…
The text message on February 4 was devastating but long-expected: “I just found out our beloved Ray Bakke has gone to be with Jesus. What a giant and a gem and a gift from the LORD he was to the…
China is sparing no expense or inconvenience as it prepares to welcome the world for the Winter Olympics in February. But Xi Jinping’s increasingly aggressive regime is much less receptive to international movements which are less directly under its control.…
Regent Exchange is accepting applications for its next 12-month learning journey; see below for details. The last chair was stacked, the tables folded and put away, and the final few guests lingered by the door. Volunteers hung up their aprons…
It has been a real pleasure to watch the Centre for Missional Leadership (CML) develop into a valuable ecumenical resource for the local Christian community (and beyond) over the past few years. And I believe the newest addition to the…
A Rocha Canada is working with like-minded groups to oppose Surrey’s plan for an industrial park in the protected rural area which surrounds their Brookdale Environmental Centre property. An October 9 CBC News article by Justin McElroy describes the situation:…
Two young women appeared in Vancouver Provincial Court September 28 to face charges arising from vandalism at St. Jude’s Catholic Church in east Vancouver. The Vancouver Police Department said earlier that the BC Prosecution Service had approved charges of mischief…
Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries made an important announcement September 14: Today, we’re delighted to announce our new patron, The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury. As patron, Archbishop Justin lends his profile and support to Sanctuary…