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Vancouver will no longer host prayers; BC Humanists drop lawsuit

by Flyn Ritchie • June 5, 2024 • 7 Comments

The BC Humanist Association (BCHA) reported June 3 that you can indeed beat city hall, even without prayer. BCHA Executive Director Ian Bushfield said, “We’re feeling vindicated today that the City of Vancouver recognized the issue we and others had…

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City, Community

Around Town: Worship Road Radio, UGM artist, sexual abuse statement

by Flyn Ritchie • June 5, 2024 • 0 Comments

Vancouver now has a worship music radio station. Seems a bit unlikely, doesn’t it – but it’s true. Worship Road Radio officially launched May 14, describing itself as “Canada’s national Christian music station – free from interruptions of ads or…

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Community, Culture

The Bell: On being held: children, anxiety and a sacred story tradition

by Tama Ward • June 5, 2024 • 1 Comment

It’s commonly assumed that the taking of a breath is the first thing we do outside of the womb. Research, however, indicates that on average it takes a full 10 seconds before a newborn takes their first gulp of air.1…

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Justice, Mission, World

Claws of the Panda: Canada must resist China’s influence and intimidation

by Flyn Ritchie • June 5, 2024 • 1 Comment

News stories about foreign interference turn up with alarming frequency these days. Jonathan Manthorpe is not surprised – certainly not when it comes to China – but he does take some comfort in the fact that the general public and,…

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City, Community

Around Town: Bethel Music, Pro-Life Apologetics, no jail for TWU guard

by Flyn Ritchie • May 29, 2024 • 1 Comment

Bethel Music has become a dominant force worldwide in the arena of worship music. And their touring team will be at the Pacific Coliseum next week (June 9). There is little doubt that the majority of churches in Vancouver sing…

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Community, Urban Issues

Three stats every church should know about their neighbourhood

by Lorne Hunter • May 29, 2024 • 0 Comments

This comment was posted on the Outreach Canada site May 27 and seemed likely to be of benefit to many churches in this area; it is re-posted by permission. XYZ Community Church in Surrey has an average attendance of 145…

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Community, Culture

The Bell: Speaking truth in an age of rage

by Sherman Lau • May 29, 2024 • 1 Comment

During my daily commute to Vancouver, I often tune in to news and talk shows to catch up on the topics that are top-of-mind that day. Lately, the issues raised revolve around inflation, politics and EV cars. Talk show hosts…

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