When I look back over the past year, I’d say the glass is more than half full – at least as far as the Christian community in Metro Vancouver is concerned. There are so many signs of good will, hope…
Looking back on 2025
Tag: ray aldred
Evangelical 360°: Land as relative – the Gospel through Indigenous eyes
Brian Stiller and Ray Aldred have known each other for some time, and both long ago committed to be agents of reconciliation. In the most recent episode of his evangelical 360° podcast, Stiller sat down with Aldred to flesh out…
Vancouver’s ‘Apostle to the Poor’ one of many featured in book of sermons
Andrew Roddan is not a name most Vancouverites could immediately identify. But it should be – and a new book allows us to see how he and other United Church preachers contributed so much to the fabric of Canadian society.…
UGM’s Lent Devotional draws on leaders from all quarters of the local church
Union Gospel Mission has again published a Lent Devotional, “featuring reflections on gratitude from UGM’s staff and community.” It is widely available in print (check the back shelf in your local church) and online. UGM’s Church Relations Team coordinated the…
Local books: At the Feet of Jesus, Holy Hurt, Hope Beyond Our Sorrows . . .
This is my second local books round-up of 2025, covering nine new books from the local Christian community. Again there is a range of topics. The write-ups are primarily from Amazon and publisher / author sites. The first three books will be…
Around Town: AI & Christianity, Shared Story, Engagement in the Public Square
Several gatherings this spring will look at the burgeoning influence of AI and technology in the world and in the church. First up, this Saturday (January 25) is AI & Christianity, on the UBC campus. Hosted jointly by the Vancouver…
Around Town: The Gathering, James Houston, Christine Boyle, JustWork
‘Bloom Where You’re Planted.’ Regent College has always made a point of teaching, training and equipping people to live out their faith in their daily lives. Sometimes the talk has been stronger than the walk. But my impression is that…
Environment, Indigenous reconciliation: common ground with secular neighbours
Over the last several years, I have worked as a researcher through St. Andrew’s Hall where I serve as Dean, exploring the nature of Christian communities in the city of Vancouver and how they interact with the wider, more secular…
Local books: Indigenous Pentecostalism, Amazing Grace, The Elisha Code . . .
This is my fifth round-up of 2023, and there will probably be one more, early next year. Again there is a range – historical, biblical, inspirational and academic. The first round-up is here, the second here and the third here. This…
Reckoning with the Doctrine of Discovery
Vancouverites will have several opportunities to grapple with the Doctrine of Discovery and related issues over the next couple of months. Sarah Augustine Sarah Augustine will address the matter directly as the second speaker in the Taking Action! speaker series,…