Churches working with their communities. It has always been a thing – think hospitals, schools, Salvation Army, World Vision, gospel missions, the Halo Effect . . . But even so, there does seem to be a trend for local churches…
Some may have been surprised to hear, earlier this month, that Trinity Western University (TWU) faculty have decided to form a union, choosing CLAC as their representatives. Others may have wondered what kind of union the CLAC is. Many, I…
Creating Conversation is a weekly editorial, curated by the Centre for Missional Leadership (CML), which gives opportunity for people to speak about issues they believe are vital for the church in Vancouver. One of the goals of this weekly article is…
The provincial government announced March 22 that it plans to build St. Vincent’s Heather, a $207-million, 240-bed long-term care home, on the former site of St. Vincent’s Hospital in Vancouver. Providence Health Care, in partnership with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese…
Knowing more about the hymns they are singing helps worshipers feel more connected to God and each other in the universal body of Christ that spans all times and places. This article was first published on the Calvin Institute of…
Creating Conversation is a weekly editorial, curated by the Centre for Missional Leadership (CML), which gives opportunity for people to speak about issues they believe are vital for the church in Vancouver. One of the goals of this weekly article is…
Islamophobia is a major problem in Canada. Or is it? Depends who you ask. A March 13 study by the Angus Reid Institute is titled ‘Islamophobia in Canada: Four mindsets indicate negativity is nationwide, most intense in Quebec.’ British Columbians…
A new report from Cardus finds some good news when it comes to the state of the family in Canada. Maybe good is too strong a word, but at least a slowing of not-so-positive news. A February 28 release noted:…
“Stop misleading Canadians, Minister Lametti. You’re not being forced to provide MAiD to people with mental illness, this is just something you want to do. MAiD for people with mental illness is not inevitable, it’s actually immoral. Members of your…
2023 Lent Devotional: From Desert to Oasis – A 40 Day Journey Through the Lenses of Gratitude Thank you for joining us on a 40-day journey of Lent, a time of fasting and reflection before Easter in the Christian calendar.…