Her image is iconic, her story dramatic – and she will be in the Vancouver area this weekend to help draw the attention of the local church to the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (Sunday, November 9).… Read more →
City, Community
New headquarters for Roman Catholics and for Mennonite Central Committee
by Lloyd Mackey • • 0 Comments
Two of the Lower Mainland’s best known denominational ministry and service agencies are moving, in the next few weeks, into new facilities. The Vancouver Catholic Archdiocese and most of its social and faith-based services will move from 150 Robson Street,… Read more →
City, Urban Issues
Tools for Neighbourhood and City Transformation
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
If you are care about Metro Vancouver, or urban issues, or how your church should relate to the city surrounding you – come to Tenth Church next Thursday afternoon (November 6) to participate in Tools for Neighbourhood and City Transformation.… Read more →
Justice
Son of couple detained in China hopes Harper will speak up for them
by Lloyd Mackey • • 0 Comments
Simeon Garratt is hoping Prime Minister Stephen Harper will not cancel his trip to China next week, even if Harper feels he will have to cut the journey short to be back in Canada for Remembrance Day services November 11.… Read more →
Justice
Tour uncovered shared history of Chinese and Indigenous people
by Meg Mittelstedt • • 2 Comments
Reprinted with permission from TheTyee.ca. Forty-eight of us are standing on the banks of the Fraser River at the Lytton ferry under a hot September sun. We’ve just been told that the bus we were supposed to take to the… Read more →