World Refugee Day (June 20) and World Refugee Sunday (June 21) remind us that tens of millions of people in our world have nowhere to call home. But some of them do find new homes. Vancouver has several front line… Read more →
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Around Town: Easter, community care (refugees, UGM + TSA), The Light online . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Last week I posted a powerful comment by Darrell Johnson: Praying Boldly: coronavirus 2020. I will repeat a portion of his conclusion, as it leads into the Easter weekend so well: So, where do we go? I can only speak… Read more →
Jesus in the Caravan: Daily Advent Prayer Guide (December 6 – 12)
by Aaron White • • 0 Comments
Aaron White has written a Daily Advent Prayer Guide that connects the ancient nativity story with the realities of displaced people today. Each week during Advent (December 2 – 24) I will post the daily guides; this week I have posted… Read more →
Jesus in the Caravan: Daily Advent Prayer Guide (December 2 – 5)
by Aaron White • • 0 Comments
Aaron White has written a Daily Advent Prayer Guide that connects the ancient nativity story with the realities of displaced people today. Each week during Advent (December 2 – 24) I will post the daily guides; this week I have posted… Read more →
Refugees find New Hope’s apartment building a cause for celebration
by Jack Taylor • • 1 Comment
Refugees, politicians and sponsors joined New Hope Community Services leaders and staff February 11 in the bright lobby of New Hope’s Surrey apartment building to celebrate the one year anniversary of its opening. Children from Syria, the Congo, Eritrea and… Read more →
Around Town: José Figueroa home for Christmas, New Hope opening doors . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
José Figueroa is a free man, just in time for Christmas. Matthew Claxton of Langley Advance was on the scene when it happened December 23. He wrote: José Figueroa broke down in tears as he took his first steps outside of a… Read more →
Vancouver neighbourhoods: Victoria-Fraserview
by Jonathan Bird / Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Victoria-Fraserview is an apt name for the neighbourhood which runs south down the hill on either side of Victoria Drive, from 41st Avenue to the Fraser River, between Knight Street on the west and Elliott and Vivian Streets on the… Read more →
Refugee response is gaining momentum around Metro Vancouver
by Flyn Ritchie • • 1 Comment
Churches and other public buildings may be necessary to house refugees in the short-term if Canada is to achieve its goal of bringing 25,000 refugees into the country. Chris Friesen, director of settlement services for Immigrant Services Society of BC… Read more →
Key community events: Support Middle East Christians, Rally for Refugees
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Local Christians have already demonstrated in numerous ways how much they care about the turmoil in the Middle East and the resulting refugee crisis. Three upcoming events will allow churches and Christians to gain practical insights on how to support… Read more →