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… Read more →
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… Read more →
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… Read more →
“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… Read more →
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… Read more →
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… Read more →
Monica Tang will be participating in the Christian Climate Observers Program at the UN COP25 climate summit in Madrid, Spain, December 1 – 14. Following is a November 21 entry from her blog which explains why she is participating. My… Read more →
Quite a number of Christians took an active part in the climate strike march last week. Anglicans, Lutherans, Catholics and United Church members were particularly active, along with Earthkeepers: Christians for Climate Justice. But even those who didn’t take part… Read more →
Vancouver Cantata Singers are celebrating their 60th anniversary with Kantatefeier: A Cantata Celebration. They say: We present you our favourite Bach Cantatas and Motets plus a special anniversary commission by BC composer, Jocelyn Morlock. Bach wrote over 200 cantatas and six… Read more →
Two demonstrations, one on the west side of Vancouver, the other on Burnaby Mountain. Each one has strong support in sizeable portions of the church, and the support of activists who are keen to work with like-minded people from other… Read more →
