Whether you want to learn about young people, or you’re a youth leader, or you’re a young person yourself – there’s something for you this week. Renegotiating Faith The lead researcher for the recent Renegotiating Faith study will be teaching… Read more →
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Around Town: Christian Seasons, Pacific Spirit, Heart for the City, VST/St. Mark’s
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
December 2 is the first Sunday in Advent, and thus marks the beginning of the Christian year. And this is the 20th anniversary of the Christian Seasons Calendar, which opens with Advent. The ‘Salt of the Earth 2018-19’ Calendar is… Read more →
All that Jazz: Vespers, Festival, Laila Biali
by Marion Van Driel • • 1 Comment
Jazz is all around us this month. Marion Van Driel writes about the jazz vespers phenomenon. After her article, I point to several free concerts at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church during the Vancouver International Jazz Festival and to the not-to-be-missed Laila Biali… Read more →
Around Town: Samson on the screen, Worship Central, Rise, Jazz Vespers . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
In the world of movies, all the attention, superhero-wise, will be going to Black Panther this week, but Samson will be coming to several local theatres this Friday (February 16). The Old Testament strong man is featured in a movie… Read more →
Around Town: Thumbs up for Dunbar Ryerson, St Andrew’s-Wesley, Duty Calls
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Despite some neighbourhood opposition, Dunbar Ryerson United Church in Kerrisdale will be able to proceed with its plans to build an eight-storey tower on its property. Justin McElroy of CBC News reported October 31, following a Vancouver City Council meeting… Read more →
Around Town: Voices Together, Jazz Fest, Anil Kant, The Rock Theatre . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Voices Together offers a unique opportunity to join together with thousands of fellow believers to worship God while also celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday. And this year it is free. Do come and join the 10,000 or so expected at the Pacific Coliseum… Read more →
Jazz Festival: The Campbell Brothers, Son Lux, Noon Hour Concerts . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
The Vancouver International Jazz Festival is with us again, from June 18 – July 1. With big names such as Buddy Guy, Sonny Rollins and Tower of Power, along with locals-now-living-in-New-York Renee Rosnes and Bria Skonberg (Quintet) – and many… Read more →
TRC’s final report equips us to repent, reconsider and reconcile
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“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… Read more →
Reconciliation Matters: Honouring TRC’s unique work, at Nelson and Burrard
by Lloyd Mackey • • 1 Comment
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… Read more →
Strike camps spring up in local churches
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Update: I have just learned that First Baptist Church has a Strike Camp as well. I’ve added a brief description and link at the end of the article, and will add others as I become aware of them. No doubt… Read more →