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Around Town: Laing Lecturer Malcolm Guite, PT’s growth, MVA Faith Caucus . . .

by Flyn Ritchie • February 7, 2019 • 0 Comments

I imagine it was a bittersweet experience for Malcolm Guite when he was asked to deliver Regent College’s Laing Lecture Series this year. Here is why, from Regent College: Last year, Regent College was honoured that Dr. Lamin Sanneh –…

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Justice

Several groups raise alarm, take action on euthanasia, MAiD, end of life issues

by Flyn Ritchie • February 7, 2019 • 2 Comments

Over the past few decades, Christians have fought hard to protect vulnerable people in Canada, at the beginning and end of their lives – unfortunately without much success. We now have the most ‘liberal’ abortion law in the world (which…

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Books, Culture

Dr. Donald Watt was a pioneer in United Church medical missions

by Flyn Ritchie • February 7, 2019 • 5 Comments

Family and friends celebrated the life of a key figure in the history of United Church medical missions in Abbotsford February 2. Dr. Donald Watt (November 14, 1924 – December 29, 2018) passed away in his sleep at the age…

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Mission, World

Top evangelical urged ‘peace building’ with Muslims, in Abu Dhabi

by Bishop Efraim Tendero • February 7, 2019 • 0 Comments

Pope Francis received a lot of attention when he took part in the Global Conference on Human Fraternity February 3 – 4 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). As a helpful Christianity Today article put it: Pope Francis must love…

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City, Community

Black History Month, from Stayed on Freedom to African Fountain Chapel

by Flyn Ritchie • January 31, 2019 • 0 Comments

February is Black History Month, sponsored by the City of Vancouver. There will be a series of activities, but I will focus on two events of particular interest to the Christian community: Stayed on Freedom and the ‘Grand Reopening and…

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City, Community

Around Town: Renegotiating Faith, Youth Leadership, St. Andrew’s-Wesley

by Flyn Ritchie • January 31, 2019 • 0 Comments

Whether you want to learn about young people, or you’re a youth leader, or you’re a young person yourself – there’s something for you this week. Renegotiating Faith The lead researcher for the recent Renegotiating Faith study will be teaching…

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Culture, Justice

The Justice Centre is playing a key role in several BC free speech cases

by Flyn Ritchie • January 31, 2019 • 0 Comments

The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms announced a win for freedom of speech in its January 17 report: “Victory for Charter rights as City of Port Moody drops charges over ‘gathering without permission.’” The Calgary-based Justice Centre – which describes…

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