Conflict is one of the most prevalent and destructive realities in Christian communities. Every year relationships are broken, congregations are split and people are damaged – all due to conflict that was handled poorly. Mediator Darrin Hotte will present Blessed are the…
My family moved to our neighbourhood three years ago and began the work of connecting and making our home here. It has been a slow and humbling time. I have been confronted with my own agendas and baggage – a need to…
Leaders of all branches of the church are committed to following up on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). There are several signs of hope, and a number of ways that Vancouverites can continue to educate themselves and participate in…
The annual Downtown Eastside Women’s Memorial March takes place this Sunday (February 14) at noon. Some Christians will be there for the march; others will be there in spirit. One encouraging example of that willingness to engage with the situation…
“This is a wonderful opportunity for the city and the church to work together.” So said moderator James Borkowski as he asked Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and Roman Catholic Archbishop Michael Miller to address the Climate of Change symposium Wednesday…
Nine west side churches joined for Worship in the Park at Trimble Park on Sunday (June 21), as part of the Point Grey Fiesta, which ran from Friday to Sunday. The fiesta also featured activities ranging from a pancake breakfast…
“With a belief in the love of God, as spoken of in John’s gospel (John 3:1-17), you have to wonder how we got things so wrong, in Canadian history, through the Indian Act and the legacy of residential schools.” Peter…
An exhibition of North Korean Art (May 28 – July 24) and a one-day conference on Global Church and Reconciled Korea (June 20) are part of a series of events making connections between critical issues in Northeast Asia and Christians…
While Ottawa will be the major focal point for truth, reconciliation and First Nations issues this Sunday, activities around a downtown Vancouver intersection will raise awareness regarding those issues on the west coast. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) will…
Participants from various religious, spiritual and secular backgrounds engaged in conversations in lecture theatres and corridors at UBC Robson Square, over a three-day period earlier this week. They focused on the interests of “bridging the religious-secular divide” and working for…