Many people are feeling isolated during the pandemic; imagine what it must be like for refugee claimant families who arrived during this time of imposed separation. Journey Home Community is offering a ‘discovery meeting’ February 25 to help people help… Read more →
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Around Town: COVID-19 impact, First United: tax, Peace Portal grad, Marriage
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WayBase released a report about The Impact of COVID-19 on Canadian Christian Charities June 5. WayBase is a platform that helps people and Christian ministries in Canada find each other, partner together and show collective impact. Director Tim Day and… Read more →
Around Town: Easter hope, David Ley, church librarians, Spartans volleyball …
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One Good Friday celebration which every year draws in community members along with people from a range of churches and ministries is the Way of the Cross in the Downtown Eastside. It will begin on the steps of First United… Read more →
Around Town: Missions Fest, Common Grace, Eagle Rock, Worship (x2) . . .
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Some people find the hustle and bustle of Missions Fest a little overwhelming. Here’s a perfect solution – the Prayer Room is open throughout the conference weekend, which runs from Friday noon to Sunday, 5 pm (January 29 – 31),… Read more →
Around Town: A.D. on CTV, The Way of the Cross, Marty Haugen . . .
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A.D.: The Bible Continues premieres on CTV this Sunday (April 5) and – as with any movie featuring any kind of biblical theme – the best guide anywhere is our own (Surrey-dwelling) Peter Chattaway. He had a feature interview with… Read more →
Oct 14 – 20: Homelessness Action, Freedom, Forgiveness, Rally for José . . .
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Homelessness is a scourge in Vancouver, and the Christian community is very much in the midst of efforts to both provide short-term support for the homeless and to find proper housing for all. Check out some of the events going… Read more →
April 14 – 20: Stations of the Cross, Surrey Good Friday Service . . .
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Union Gospel Mission is joining First United Church this year to lead a Good Friday Stations of the Cross pilgrimage. Participants will come together in order to carry a cross to seven stations, each of which signifies a place of… Read more →