This is the third in a three-part series on conflict. Kingdom values When I was a senior pastor, I can recall encouraging our church family to have a place to ‘live out’ kingdom values outside of one’s immediate family and…
Mark Anderson will speak on Engaging the Muslim Scriptures this Sunday evening (September 25) at Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church in north Surrey. He is extremely well prepared for this task, having just completed The Qur’an in Context: A Christian Exploration…
This is the second of a three part series on conflict. Conflict and Christians What I encountered when I began my work as a mediator was that the Christian community had trouble embracing the idea of positive conflict. This did…
Three years ago this month, 70,000 Vancouverites took to the streets in the Walk for Reconciliation, committing to a new relationship between settlers and Indigenous peoples. Coming up soon (October 14 – 15), Walking from Wrongs to Rights will help…
First Nations artist Brandon Gabriel and students at the elementary and senior campuses of Surrey Christian School have created two legacy art pieces over last few months. The pieces will be displayed as a reminder of First Nations history –…
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…