Cardus released a report April 24 which suggests that “governments can help immigrants succeed in Canada by reaching out to faith communities.” Cardus is a non-partisan think tank “formed by the teachings of Jesus and by the Christian social thought…
Archbishop Michael Miller will celebrate a Memorial Mass for Pope Francis at Holy Rosary Cathedral in Vancouver today (April 24) at 5 pm. The service will also be livestreamed. Pope Francis died early on Easter Monday, April 21, age 88,…
Twice this month I have cast votes in advance polls in Vancouver, both times because I anticipated being in the United States on election days. I am a dual American and Canadian citizen, and it was for the privilege of…
The congregation of First Baptist Church will finally meet in their own church building again May 4, having moved out five years ago. The high profile property at the corner of Burrard and Nelson in downtown Vancouver has undergone major…
It is common knowledge that the church is shrinking in Europe (and in North America). Right? That’s what we’ve been told over and over. However, a significant new study suggests that the trend may be changing – at least where…
Pastor Trevor Vanderveen has had many experiences trying to help families caught off guard by all the issues they face surrounding death and dying. He would particularly love to welcome regular members of congregations, people who may not have devoted…
Susan Martens Kehler is warmly remembered by Taiwanese nurses and professors she trained many decades ago, during her many years at Mennonite Christian Hospital Nursing School in Taiwan. And following her death April 9, a video from them has been…