Has COVID-19 been a challenge or an opportunity? Our church has been challenged on many levels – but we have been reminded of our original call, to pursue the things God had sent us into our neighbourhood to do. Southside,… Read more →
Community
Premier and health officials value faith leaders, plan more active dialogue
by Flyn Ritchie • • 3 Comments
Premier John Horgan, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix joined more than 200 faith leaders from around the province in a conference call Monday morning – and outlined a plan to engage more closely with… Read more →
City, Community
Around Town: Brian Doerksen, Acts for Water, clergy abuse, Found Boutique
by Flyn Ritchie • • 2 Comments
My next weekly update will be early next year. Many of us have sung Brian Doerksen worship songs in our churches over the years. We sang one just last week as our church gathered online. So I have no doubt… Read more →
Community, Justice
Churches focus on sharing Christmas message, abiding by COVID-19 orders
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Christian Life Assembly is a big church, used to putting on big productions. This year, though, their Miracle on 56 Avenue has been reduced from a stage production to a drive-through experience. But the church is taking the vicissitudes of… Read more →
Community
Pastoral letter: Don’t give up
by Darrell Johnson • • 2 Comments
Dear fellow servants of the Lord Jesus: A couple of days ago, on two different occasions, trusted ministry partners shared with me that a significant portion of pastors in North America are discouraged, and even considering leaving pastoral ministry. I… Read more →