When I was a university student, a cleverly engineered carillon warned me I might be late as I biked past it on my way to class. The bells played different tunes at each quarter hour, and at noon a small…
How should we use our church properties? The opportunity to consider that issue drew 150 people together March 12 – 13 at First Christian Reformed Church of Vancouver. A rich combination of story-telling, expert advice and round-table discussions meant that…
Next week church representatives from around Metro Vancouver – and some from across the nation – will discuss and evaluate stories about creative use and development of church lands. Reimagining Church Land & Community will take place the evening of…
I can’t remember when I have felt as optimistic about ecumenical activities among local Christians as I have this fall. Three new (or renewed) initiatives stand out in particular: Mission Fest confirmed for early next year; Taste & Receive will…
Stephen Rathjen has lived and worked in the Downtown Eastside for many years. He has many friends and connections in the area, but over time experienced how Christians can live in close proximity and still not really know one another.…
If you’re concerned about the Vancouver housing situation – and who isn’t these days? – do check out Reimagining Home, which will take place this Saturday morning (October 21) on the UBC campus. The gathering will feature “conversations and presentations…
Ignite Vancouver (November 17) will be an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Christians and focus together on the welfare of Metro Vancouver. Roger Helland, Prayer Ambassador with the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, sent me this note: On September 20,…
Well, this is awkward – but thank you! (fr) I want to express my appreciation for Flyn Ritchie and to discuss some potential changes upcoming with Church for Vancouver. For 35 years, Flyn has been keeping tabs on the efforts…
Metro Vancouver Alliance (MVA) is back. A lively assemblage of delegates representing a wide range of groups gathered at the Jewish Community Centre Sunday afternoon (April 23), making it clear they are keen to get active again. Maria Fe Infante…
Over the past month or so, I have written three posts about local books published in 2022. One covered 15 local books, under the broad heading ‘church in culture, living the Christian life,’ the second looked at eight ‘art, fiction and…