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UGM’s expanded centre for women and their families coming up for approval

by Flyn Ritchie • May 2, 2018 • 1 Comment

The City of Vancouver recently posted information about the Women and Family Recovery and Housing Centre, a major new initiative of Union Gospel Mission (UGM). In January, the provincial government promised an $83-million investment in four projects [450 units] all located in the…

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City, Community

Churches work together to provide social services in Surrey and White Rock

by Lloyd Mackey Frank Bucholtz • May 2, 2018 • 2 Comments

Church in Surrey & White Rock: The Untold Story will be launched June 16 at Regent Christian Academy. In the meantime, here is an excerpt from the chapter ‘Church and Community Ministry and Cooperation,’ by Lloyd Mackey and Frank Bucholtz. Surrey…

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Culture

Katharine Hayhoe, Santa Ono featured in major science/faith conference

by Flyn Ritchie • April 26, 2018 • 2 Comments

A leading climate scientist and the president of UBC will address a conference focusing on the intersection of faith and science May 11 – 14. Organizers note the challenges, and the opportunities for Christians working in science: Not long ago, Canada’s Governor…

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City, Community

Around Town: Stop SOGI 123, stop Kinder Morgan, Healing Rooms . . .

by Flyn Ritchie • April 26, 2018 • 0 Comments

Two demonstrations, one on the west side of Vancouver, the other on Burnaby Mountain. Each one has strong support in sizeable portions of the church, and the support of activists who are keen to work with like-minded people from other…

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Culture, Justice

Local couple played a part in dramatic growth of Soura church in India

by Blair Clark Suraj Komaravalli • April 26, 2018 • 0 Comments

Dave and Ruby Hayward founded Joy Fellowship in Vancouver (which particularly involves people with physical and mental disabilities), but before that they had a role in the amazing growth of the church among the Soura people in India, especially through their Bible translation work.  The…

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Books, Culture

A surprising surge: Worldwide, Christianity is stronger than ever

by Brian Stiller • April 26, 2018 • 0 Comments

There is a lot of soul-searching about the state of the church these days, which many see through a dark lens. Often the big picture is missed. Brian Stiller helps to rectify that problem by taking a worldwide approach. In From Jerusalem…

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Culture, Justice

Pastor survives prison, continues to pray and advocate for North Koreans

by Flyn Ritchie • April 18, 2018 • 0 Comments

Rev. Hyeon Soo Lim was given a life sentence by the North Korean government in early 2015, despite the fact that he had visited the country more than 100 times and delivered tens of millions of dollars of aid. In…

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