One of the streets being created around the new St. Paul’s Hospital complex will be named after Nora Hendrix – a founder of the Black community’s first church (and grandmother of Jimi Hendrix). Vancouver City Council approved the proposal from… Read more →
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Fountain Chapel celebrates unique role in Hogan’s Alley community
by Flyn Ritchie • • 1 Comment
Yes, Nora Hendrix is Jimi Hendrix’s grandmother. But that’s not why the City of Vancouver announced February 1 that a new temporary modular housing development at 258 Union Street will be named after her. Hendrix was a key figure in the Hogan’s Alley… Read more →
Black History Month, from Stayed on Freedom to African Fountain Chapel
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
February is Black History Month, sponsored by the City of Vancouver. There will be a series of activities, but I will focus on two events of particular interest to the Christian community: Stayed on Freedom and the ‘Grand Reopening and… Read more →
Around Town: Global Leadership, Hogan’s Alley, Killarney activist . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Bill Hybels has been a major influence in the North American church for decades, but Kevin Cavanaugh thinks Hybels and his Global Leadership Summits are having more influence than ever these days. That is why he offers his church –… Read more →