A brand new book by St. Peter’s Fireside pastor Alastair Sterne will be featured in a Book Launch and Roundtable hosted by Regent College next Monday (October 5). Following is an excerpt from Rhythms for Life: Spiritual Practices for Who…
Frank Stirk has written a book that should be read by anyone who believes – or would like to believe – that the church can have a positive future in this city. He has carefully chronicled how the church is…
We have just entered the fall season, so we have also entered the Alpha season – dozens of local churches, probably more, are beginning Alpha Courses this month. The appeal of Alpha endures. Nicky Gumbel seems ageless, and is still at…
For years, Pacific Theatre has offered the always-sold-out Christmas Presence, in which a rotating series of musical guests celebrate the birth of Christ with songs, readings and other merriment. This year, they have introduced Testament, which will no doubt become…
Early next month (December 2 – 3), St. Andrew’s Hall on the UBC campus will host ReImagine Vancouver, which “is designed for leaders and practitioners who are starting something new, revitalizing the local church through new expressions and deepening their…
You’ve probably never heard of Nicholas Winton. I only discovered this saintly fellow a few months ago. He has quite a story. It’s one that was unknown for many decades, but now it’s been told, and to our benefit! Nicholas’…
An intrepid contingent of carollers braved the rain to serenade passers-by at the Vancouver Art Gallery on Wednesday evening (December 23). Most were members of St. Peter’s Fireside, which meets right next to the Art Gallery at UBC Robson Square.…
Two British Columbia Anglican groups which were in conflict earlier this century are moving ahead in their work and ministries with an eye to the future, rather than the past. One, the Anglican Church of Canada’s Diocese of New Westminster,…
Reality Church Vancouver, a plant of Westside Church, had hoped to launch in mid-2008. But they needed a place to rent, and for six months every site they approached that seemed the least bit promising turned them down. Then in…
Three pastors at St. Peter’s Fireside have responded in detail to an article by Vancouver Sun spirituality reporter Douglas Todd. One needn’t agree with everything they say to appreciate their 12-day, 10-article marathon. I personally am grateful for the initiative…