This comment was posted on the Outreach Canada site May 27 and seemed likely to be of benefit to many churches in this area; it is re-posted by permission. XYZ Community Church in Surrey has an average attendance of 145…
The office is in Delta, but the influence of Outreach Canada extends throughout Metro Vancouver, across Canada – and around the world. That reach reflects the diversity of their ministries, but also their heritage. Outreach Canada is strong on partnering.…
March 22 marks the beginning of Ramadan this year, when Muslims in Canada and around the world will begin fasting and praying. For 30 days devout Muslims will fast from dawn to dusk and are required to abstain from food…
When I surrendered to Christ unconditionally many years ago, the first book I read, after the Bible, was Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Cost of Discipleship. It has shaped me to this day. Bonhoeffer writes: “When Jesus calls a man (or woman) to follow,…
The juxtaposition this year of the Christian celebration of Easter (April 4), and the Muslim celebration of Ramadan (30 days of prayer and fasting beginning April 13) offers some interesting reflection on the nature of each of these two religious…
We are now officially in Phase Two of the BC government’s Restart BC plan. As Dr. Bonnie Henry said May 13: Starting next week, religious services can be held, with safe physical distancing, so that is a maximum of 50…
Friday is a significant day for about a quarter of the world’s population. More accurately, it is the first day of a significant month – the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the Islamic month of fasting, which is one of…
A diverse and motivated group of 15 pastors and leaders gathered last week for a two-hour lunch meeting to prayerfully consider the rapidly changing neighbourhood straddling the Burnaby/Coquitlam boundary with Lougheed Mall at its hub. The focus of this meeting was…
There is not much that gladdens my heart more than to see churches gathering together, in the midst of the broader community. That’s what will be happening this Sunday (June 18) at the Point Grey Fiesta Ecumenical Service. (Even better,…
This is Mental Illness Awareness Week, but it looks as though related themes are being explored throughout the month. Two key events to look for are Understanding People, Mental Health & Trauma, hosted by Outreach Canada and sponsored by several groups…