It has been the topic of countless publications that our world, at least in the Global North, is very polarized and becoming even more so. Because of that, there is a parallel trend to politicize a greater and greater share…
As the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches February 24, Christian leaders of Orthodox, Catholic, Evangelical and other faith traditions in Canada, together with the World Evangelical Alliance’s Peace & Reconciliation Network, The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada,…
“Do you work? Do you have faith? Then your business is your mission.” That is the starting point for the Business As Mission (BAM) Conference coming up March 1. Business As Mission “will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, business professionals, students…
I began this series on ‘Christianity: a missionary religion’ in the lead-up to Mission Fest, both to remind people it was coming and to offer some insights into our rich missionary history and some of the issues and prospects as…
Mission Fest 2024 is upon us this week – from Thursday evening (February 15, 5 pm) until Saturday (February 17, 10 pm). The gathering carries on in downtown Vancouver, but in a new location. Rather than being held at the…
First United tweeted February 13: “Our comprehensive law reform platform is now available to view! It’s based in part on findings from our #BCEvictionMap project and outlines evidence-based recommendations to strengthen tenant protections. Read the full report here. Following is…
Over the last several years, I have worked as a researcher through St. Andrew’s Hall where I serve as Dean, exploring the nature of Christian communities in the city of Vancouver and how they interact with the wider, more secular…