Veteran journalist John Longhurst relied on his connections with several leading Christian thinkers to elicit some valuable commentary on the state of religion in Canada. Following is his ‘Stats on religion in Canada not surprising for scholars,’ posted on his…
Grace Baptist Church has been on the front lines in Hope, opening its doors to travellers marooned in in the city because of flooding and landslides. Pastor Jeff Kuhn has been widely quoted, even on BBC News, which included this portion…
This weekly editorial gives opportunity for people to speak about issues they believe are vital for the church to respond to. One of the goals of this weekly article is to spark dialogue – and action. We invite you to…
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) is encouraging Canadian Christians to reach out to their newly-elected or returning members of Parliament with a friendly greeting as Parliament reopens November 22. I heartily support that idea. My wife Margaret and I…
As world leaders were huddled in Glasgow for the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference, leaders of Earthkeepers: Christians for Climate Justice and Open Way Church held an online vigil to light candles and to pray for climate action. We had…
Be prepared for changes to provincial guidelines for worship services. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix held a telephone town hall with about 120 religious leaders Wednesday afternoon (November 10). While they were clear no…
By all accounts, the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference is a massive and overwhelming welter of events. Tens of thousands of people from all corners of the world are gathered (October 31 – November 12) at the massive Scottish Event…