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New research: ‘The Role of Churches in Immigrant Settlement and Integration’

by Lloyd Mackey • June 11, 2015 • 0 Comments

As we approach World Refugee Day (June 20), a Trinity Western University sociologist is part of a nationwide team wrapping up two years of research intended to report on and raise awareness for refugee assistance opportunities available to Canadian churches…

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City, Urban Issues

Churches are making use of the airspace above their buildings

by Jack Taylor • June 25, 2015 • 0 Comments

Urban churches are beginning to realize the treasure they have, not just in their pews, but hovering high above their buildings. ‘Air rights’ focus on the space above the church building, and Christians now take in the reality that owning…

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Community, Culture

Voices Together: Uniting to lift high the name of Jesus on Canada Day

by Keri Vermeulen • June 18, 2015 • 0 Comments

The church body in Metro Vancouver is coming together, with all its uniquely beautiful parts. Like an intricate mosaic, the colourful pieces of the church are falling into place, creating one wonderful piece of worship art, celebrating and lifting high…

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Culture

Sophie Schmidt is on soccer’s frontline, mom supports her from the mission field

by Angeline Schellenberg • June 11, 2015 • 0 Comments

Sophie Schmidt of King Road MB Church, Abbotsford, has been a quiet Christian presence on the Canadian Women’s National soccer team for 10 years. Her mother Cornelia has been an outspoken evangelist on short-term mission trips around the world for…

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City, Community

Around Town: UGM’s Summer Connect, School’s Out at Playland, Bell Ringing . . .

by Flyn Ritchie • June 10, 2015 • 0 Comments

Princess Street will close between Hastings and Cordova June 17 to make room for Union Gospel Mission’s fourth annual Summer Connect. People who are homeless, at-risk or struggling will be able to connect with 40 service providers on the street…

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Community, Justice

TRC’s final report equips us to repent, reconsider and reconcile

by Flyn Ritchie • June 4, 2015 • 0 Comments

“With a belief in the love of God, as spoken of in John’s gospel (John 3:1-17), you have to wonder how we got things so wrong, in Canadian history, through the Indian Act and the legacy of residential schools.” Peter…

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City, Community

Around Town: Sufjan Stevens, Kathleen Norris, Requiem for Peace, Hymn Sings

by Flyn Ritchie • June 4, 2015 • 0 Comments

“I still describe myself as a Christian, and my love of God and my relationship with God is fundamental, but its manifestations in my life and the practices of it are constantly changing. I find incredible freedom in my faith.”…

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