How should we use our church properties? The opportunity to consider that issue drew 150 people together March 12 – 13 at First Christian Reformed Church of Vancouver. A rich combination of story-telling, expert advice and round-table discussions meant that…
Great news in New Westminster. A heritage church has been preserved – as a church. A February 3 article in The New Westminster Times reflects my fears, and relief, regarding the fate of the church: After some concern in the…
There is still time to see a powerful exhibit at Regent College’s Dal Schindell Gallery. Healing Journey: Art of Patricia Vickers has been there for the last two months of 2023 and will continue until January 24. Douglas Todd interviewed…
Three Christian groups are working together with a creative community initiative. Pursuit Kitchen is designed “to empower youths and young adults by teaching them practical skills, and nourish vulnerable individuals with nutritious meals,” in collaboration with the CityReach Care Society,…
“. . . after a lifetime of deep commitment to the creation, cosmos and Christ, here is Loren’s most wonderful book.” Peter Harris, co-founder of A Rocha, wrote the Foreword to Loren Wilkinson’s Circles and the Cross: Cosmos, Consciousness, Christ…
World Christianity is a burgeoning field and it will be well represented in the summer school programs of both Regent College and the Vancouver School of Theology: Dr. Mabiala Kenzo (Regent): Postcolonial Theology (June 26 – 30) Dr. Vince Bantu…
Carey Theological College has offered students accommodation on the UBC campus for many decades. They, along with St. Andrew’s Hall, are listed on UBC’s approved options for campus housing. Carey and St. Andrew’s have, of course, also been concerned with…
Pacific Theatre’s new play isn’t based in Vancouver, but many of the themes will resonate here. The Canadian premiere of God Said This by Leah Nanako Winkler begins this Friday (June 2). Here is the outline: Sisters Hiro and Sophie…
Five local groups sponsored a talk by well known climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe. (The May 21 visit was to have been in person, but ended up on Zoom for health reasons.) Hayhoe, Chief Scientist for The Nature Conservancy (called Nature…
Pastors need true friends, but they can be hard to find. This hopeful reflection is written by organizers of The Gathering (June 2 – 3 at Regent College), which will be focused around this topic. For pastoral leaders, genuine friendships…