Christians around the world observe the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity each January. This year the Week fell on the 18th to the 25th, and I was delighted to prepare myself for it on the 16th and 17th by…
January offers a bonanza of events encouraging local Christians to unite: to learn, worship, pray and undertake mission together. The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 18 – 25) sets the tone, and no doubt is the reason for two…
By my reckoning, Christian authors in the Metro Vancouver area have published at least 25 books this year. I’ll look at some of the (broadly) Bible-related books this week, then over the next couple of weeks consider fiction/arts and what…
This is the kind of week that makes you realize just how deep and wide and vibrant the Church of Vancouver really is. As we survey a number – by no means all – of the events happening around Metro…
It’s Christmas in May for Carolyn Arends, but those bearing gifts will be repaid later this year. The local musician has created lots of music over the years – 10 albums and counting – though she clearly has a particular…
Worship leaders and pastors across Metro Vancouver will be gathering at three hub locations this Saturday (April 26) morning, “to share a meal, train together, build relationships and encourage one another through prayer and worship. As we converge, we will…
The demolition of the little red brick 50s-era Christ the King Lutheran Church, across the street from the massive new Surrey City Hall, will likely be accomplished by Good Friday. And with its demise, not one but two congregations will…
Thursday (April 3) will be a good day for those who appreciate art. Out at Regent College’s Lookout Gallery, an opening reception for Via Crucis: The Way of the Cross will introduce the work of five local artists. Dan Law,…
Son of God is not exactly a local phenomenon, but it will be opening here this Friday (February 28), at the International Village Cinemas, as it is all over North America. And there actually are some nice local links as…
Homelessness is a scourge in Vancouver, and the Christian community is very much in the midst of efforts to both provide short-term support for the homeless and to find proper housing for all. Check out some of the events going…