The executive directors of both the BC Civil Liberties Association and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association have written provincial health authorities to ask them to allow in-person worship and to explain any restrictions preventing faith groups from gathering. Following is… Read more →
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Supporting the community while waiting for full explanation of COVID-19 order
by Flyn Ritchie • • 5 Comments
Update: Dr. Bonnie Henry announced about 3:15 pm January 7 that the current restrictions regarding gatherings has been extended until February 5. Will our churches be able to host in-person gatherings and worship services again? We should have the answer… Read more →
Premier and health officials value faith leaders, plan more active dialogue
by Flyn Ritchie • • 3 Comments
Premier John Horgan, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix joined more than 200 faith leaders from around the province in a conference call Monday morning – and outlined a plan to engage more closely with… Read more →
Churches focus on sharing Christmas message, abiding by COVID-19 orders
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Christian Life Assembly is a big church, used to putting on big productions. This year, though, their Miracle on 56 Avenue has been reduced from a stage production to a drive-through experience. But the church is taking the vicissitudes of… Read more →
Desire to cooperate is still strong, but pressure builds to ease restrictions
by Flyn Ritchie • • 4 Comments
Lynda Steele said, “You know what, I love this,” while co-host Eric Chapman added, “Pastor, you’re giving me goosebumps . . . you make me want to go to church.” Those were the reactions of the co-hosts of The Lynda… Read more →
Adrian Dix would like to be in church on Advent Sunday too
by Flyn Ritchie • • 2 Comments
BC’s Minister of Health Adrian Dix would like to be at his church’s Advent service this weekend, but that won’t be possible because his government has tightened restrictions on faith gatherings. When provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced new… Read more →
Around Town: Delta Hospice, IDL cuts, street preachers, port pastors, albinism
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
The provincial NDP government is receiving lots of public support for their leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially that of spokesperson Dr. Bonnie Henry. I have no doubt that the Christian community is right in step with that view. However,… Read more →
We’re moving back to church at a good rate – or are we going too slow?
by Flyn Ritchie • • 3 Comments
Most church leaders appear to be on board with the provincial government’s agenda as we embark on the second stage of our battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. But not all; some feel importance of attending church has been undervalued and… Read more →
Premier Horgan consults with faith leaders on COVID-19
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Premier John Horgan spoke with Christian and other religious leaders March 11 to deal with questions about the impact and spread of coronavirus. He tweeted after the meeting: Thank you to the 100+ faith leaders from across BC who joined… Read more →
Assisted suicide: federal bill, provincial agenda threaten sanctity of human life
by Flyn Ritchie • • 2 Comments
These are dark days for anyone concerned about the protection of life in Canada. We have no laws whatsoever to safeguard unborn children, and now both federal and provincial governments are pressing ahead with euthanasia. The Liberal Party has introduced… Read more →