Creating Conversation is a weekly editorial, curated by the Centre for Missional Leadership, that 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 to…
John Redekop has written quite a few books as well as several hundred articles and learned papers. He has delivered several thousand university lectures and sermons. Dozens of faith-based, academic and social service organizations have benefitted from his thoughtful and…
Many of the Mennonites who fled southern Ukraine in the early decades of the 20th century ended up in the Fraser Valley. Some of the areas where their ancestors lived – northeast of Crimea, west of Mariupol – have already…
The number of medically assisted deaths has increased substantially since MAID (medical assistance in dying) legislation was introduced in 2016. And Canada is now set to become one of the first nations in the world to allow patients to seek…
Pacific Theatre’s How the World Began is half way through its run – and the reviews are in: “Meghan Gardiner, Ron Reed, and Evan Rein deliver emotionally resourceful performances; it’s moving to see three generations of actors sharing the stage so…
Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, recently announced there will be a review of how the province has handled the pandemic. A March 16 provincial release began: The Province is launching an independent review and public consultation…
Churches and ministries are working hard to help Ukrainians, both locally and in Ukraine and the neighbouring nations. Ukrainian churches are leading the way. Here are just a couple of examples that have been noted by the media: Holy Eucharist…
In this interview, Dr. David Robinson speaks with Niels Henrik Gregersen, Professor of Systematic Theology at the University of Copenhagen. They discuss how scientific engagement enriches ministry, and consider the ways in which evolutionary biology, ecology and natural disasters intersect with…
Sarah Rodgers: Why do How the World Began now, and here? Because we can! Meghan Gardiner: It’s live, it’s literally live and intimate and together. Ron Reed: Oh, it’s amazing to be back at the theatre. It feels just like…
While most denominations and churches implemented Dr. Bonnie Henry’s new COVID-19 guidelines for last Sunday’s services, at least one did not. Last Thursday (March 10), Dr. Henry said churches could immediately return to full capacity and that face masks were…