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Around Town: Justin Welby, L’Arche, Shelter to Home, House of James

by Flyn Ritchie • September 15, 2021 • 0 Comments

Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries made an important announcement September 14: Today, we’re delighted to announce our new patron, The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury. As patron, Archbishop Justin lends his profile and support to Sanctuary…

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Community, Culture

BC Humanists want Dr. Bonnie Henry to require vaccine cards in churches

by Flyn Ritchie • September 15, 2021 • 1 Comment

Sometimes those of us in the church wonder whether anyone cares what we do or say. But we needn’t worry; the eyes of the BC Humanist Association are ever upon us. They have made it their business to assess, research…

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City, Community

Creating Conversation: why we need to persist when the conversation gets tough

by Tim Dickau • September 15, 2021 • 2 Comments

COVID-19, social isolation, racism, global warming, unaffordable housing, sexual ethics – there is no shortage of issues our city and province are facing right now. Each one of these issues calls for our attention and our thoughtful, prayerful and courageous…

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A revealing study: The Priority and Practice of Evangelism

by Flyn Ritchie • September 15, 2021 • 0 Comments

A major survey of Canadian church leaders reveals some surprising – and at times concerning – facts about how they, and the church as a whole, feel about evangelism Alpha Canada and Flourishing Congregations Institute joined forces to produce The…

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Culture, Justice

Having trouble deciding who to vote for? Here are some helpful resources

by Flyn Ritchie • September 8, 2021 • 0 Comments

Who to vote for? What’s the point? Where is the party that represents Christian perspectives? Bruce Clemenger, head of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC), addressed these questions in a recent comment. He noted the dilemma, but argued against taking…

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Signs of new life around Metro Vancouver

by Flyn Ritchie • September 8, 2021 • 1 Comment

There are plenty of reasons to be concerned about the future of the church, but as I drove around Metro Vancouver this summer I found several signs of hope – community outreach and new churches. Here are some of them:…

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Community, Justice

Journey Home Community working with local Afghans to aid refugees

by Doug Peat • September 8, 2021 • 0 Comments

Journey Home Community (JHC) provides refugee claimants in Canada with housing and settlement support. Founder John Dyck says: In the last 16 years, Journey Home Community has helped resettle more than 160 refugees from Afghanistan. These are people who have…

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