I would love to hear from anyone in Vancouver who knows of a suitable space for a reading room, one which could serve as a kind of meeting place / community centre for the Christian community. I have the books…
Burnaby politicians recently joined community and religious leaders to celebrate the completion of a housing project for vulnerable community members. This September 20 press release from L’Arche tells the story: L’Arche Greater Vancouver has fulfilled the biggest dream in its…
July 30 is designated as the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, and this year’s theme is “Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking.’ According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, one in three…
The Paris 2024 Olympics begin one month from now. While we look forward with anticipation, this is also a good time to enjoy a unique anniversary. Eric Liddell won gold 100 years ago, at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games. Liddell…
More than 2,750 seniors reside comfortably in 21 Baptist Housing communities located in Vancouver, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, Victoria, Kelowna, White Rock, West Vancouver, Salmon Arm and Armstrong. The rental housing covers independent living, assisted living and long-term care. Sixty years…
This is my fourth local books round-up of 2024, covering 13 newly published books from the local Christian community. Again there is a range of topics. The write-ups are primarily from Amazon and publisher / author sites. Cynthia Aalders: The Spiritual Lives…
Jacob’s Well may have to move, again, so it is holding a series of fundraising events. This Friday (June 14), Jordan Klassen will perform, with Georgia Johnson, on their behalf at St. James Anglican Church, a neighbour in the Downtown…
The Roman Catholic Church has been steadfast in opposing MAiD, along with the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and many other – but far from all – Christian groups. Here Paul Schratz, editor of The B.C. Catholic introduces a series about…
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…
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…