A new book tells the story of an unlikely alliance between a liberal gay mayor and a coalition of evangelical churches in Portland. The story is heart-warming – and offers hope for Vancouver. Portland and Vancouver have a lot in…
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…
“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.”…
Adam Back is a student in his last semester at Regent College, going out with a bang with a solo exhibition at the Lookout Gallery which runs until April 30. I sat down and chatted with him about enchiladas, flowers…
While at the local library with my wife, I ran across Bruce Cockburn’s fascinating new autobiography and spiritual memoir: Rumours of Glory[1]. A true Canadian icon, Cockburn ironically gets more airtime now on US radios than in Canada. Until recently,…
Every year Missions Fest offers pleasant surprises. This year, Sam Rocha was near the top of my list. I’d heard of him – something about a philosopher/Catholic musician/UBC education prof. People I respect seemed to like his music. So, though…
The creative types behind We Make Stuff produced an impressive book featuring the work of 100 local artists and innovators, and are working on a second volume due out this fall. But along the way, they are putting on a…