Our family gathers together each Sunday in Advent to sing carols. Most weeks I choose ‘O Holy Night’ and I particularly love the third verse: Truly He taught us to love one another, His law is love and His gospel is… Read more →
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A Palestinian visitor reflects on refugees, in Vancouver and at home
by Shadia Qubti • • 0 Comments
As a Palestinian, ‘refugee’ is a familiar word and status that many of my people have known since 1948. For non-refugees, this word can represent a stigma as it is associated with encroaching instability and danger. Others wear this term… Read more →
Welcome the Stranger: Refugees becoming neighbours
by Flyn Ritchie • • 1 Comment
Local ministries are preparing for the next wave of refugees, even as they continue to support those who have already arrived. According to the federal government, some 6,000 more government-supported Syrian refugees will arrive in Canada this fall (of whom… Read more →
Around Town: J.I. Packer at 90, Muslim neighbours, Numb, Jubilation . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
The Regent College Atrium was full of friends and admirers July 19 as Regent College and St. John’s Vancouver Anglican Church celebrated Canon Dr. J.I. Packer’s 90th birthday – which apparently actually takes place this Friday. Regent president Jeff Greenman… Read more →
Around town: Welcome Centre, TWU – Pray for Freedom, God’s Word Written
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
The Welcome Centre is open, and it in turn has been welcomed by its closest neighbour, First Christian Reformed Church of Vancouver, on Victoria Drive at 10th Avenue, near the Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain station. Operated by Immigrant Services Society of BC… Read more →
Around Town: Hosting refugees, Festival of Hope, Neighbourhood Grants . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
First Christian Reformed Church of Vancouver (First CRC) welcomed more than a dozen Syrian families – almost 90 people – for a meal and conversation on Easter Monday. The newly-arrived refugees are staying at the 2400 Motel on Kingsway as they… Read more →