A recently retired theologian in Vancouver, British Columbia, tells a story about a conversation he once had while getting his hair cut. The stylist asked what he did, and he replied, “I teach theology.” “Really? You believe in God?” “I…
Regent College will launch a new initiative, Regent Exchange, January 27, 7 pm, with a conversation on how churches are addressing the housing crisis in Vancouver. Veronika Klaptocz sat down with Ceri Rees, director of communications and public engagement at…
On September 24 at 7 pm, Regent College will host the first ever Q Commons event in Vancouver. The evening will include presentations by local leaders and thinkers on the topic of housing, home, community and belonging in the city of Vancouver. …
When Dennis and Mistin Wilkinson moved to Vancouver’s West End to plant Meta Communities five years ago, they knew finding their family of six a place to live would be nearly impossible. But God surprised them . . . twice.…
City in Focus (CIF) has announced that Ron Reed – artistic director and founder of Pacific Theatre – is the 2015 recipient of its Arts and Faith Award. A release stated: Reed was selected based on his wide range of…
Princess Street will close between Hastings and Cordova June 17 to make room for Union Gospel Mission’s fourth annual Summer Connect. People who are homeless, at-risk or struggling will be able to connect with 40 service providers on the street…
It’s time to be heard! There is no end in sight to the stratospheric home prices in Vancouver and its impact is being felt across our communities.” Such is the rallying cry for the Affordable Housing Rally to be held…
Life in the Neighbourhood is a day “geared to helping begin a movement of neighbourhood churches across the city.” Sponsored by Forge Canada and hosted by First United Mennonite Church, the April 11 event will feature four tracks: Neighbourhood Life…
How does a marketing strategy shift involving a downtown Vancouver luxury hotel relate to the work of International Student Ministries Canada (ISMC) in and around BC’s largest city? The relationship comes in the fact that federal and provincial policies are…
As Canadians prepare to vote for a new federal government this year, a faith-based justice group has teamed up with a national anti-poverty movement to release a comprehensive plan which challenges the incoming governing party to end poverty in Canada.…