As world leaders were huddled in Glasgow for the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference, leaders of Earthkeepers: Christians for Climate Justice and Open Way Church held an online vigil to light candles and to pray for climate action. We had…
Four local people affiliated with A Rocha Canada will be taking part in COP26. The giant international gathering will focus on climate change from October 31 to November 12 in Glasgow. Expectations are high for the COP26 summit, which will…
Faith Today recently interviewed Brian Doerksen, focusing on how he fits into the world of worship musicians and on his latest album. Doerksen, who lives in the Fraser Valley, is known around the world for songs such as ‘Faithful One’…
Earthkeepers has joined several other Christian groups which are urging the federal government to strengthen its stance in support of climate justice. Following is their ‘Open Letter for Bold Climate Action,’ addressed to North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson, who is…
Several local cities are supporting the UN’s World Interfaith Harmony Week, February 1 – 7. Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, New Westminster and Port Coquitlam have issued proclamations urging dialogue and understanding between faiths. Roman Catholic Archbishop Michael J. Miller approves of…
Earthkeepers and another network of faith leaders are strongly urging Vancouver City Council to adopt a plan which “focuses on reducing our carbon pollution through 19 proposed actions that focus on how we move around the city, how we build…
Sadly, Pacific Theatre was forced to close Best of Enemies a week early in March due to the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. The play received a warm media response, with Colin Thomas saying, “The elements that really make Best…
“Do you wonder what COVID-19 can teach us about addressing the climate crisis? Or how we, as Christians, can respond?” If so, tune into the Earthkeepers webinar next Thursday (May 21). Hope in the Midst of Crises: COVID:19, Climate Action…
I have been caring for creation as an environmental engineer working with the manufacturing sector for over 30 years. A few things I have learned about the drivers of pollution include: • Consumption – if someone is not buying, soon…
Earthkeepers: Christians for Climate Justice launched its prayer campaign last week, in time for the beginning of Lent. Here why they feel the need for a Year of Prayer for Bold Climate Action: ‘The most important thing Christians can pray…