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… Read more →
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Cracks in the concrete: church planting in Vancouver’s core
by Frank Stirk • • 0 Comments
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… Read more →
Alpha remains vital, new Alpha Youth Series about to launch
by Flyn Ritchie • • 1 Comment
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… Read more →
Around Town: Testament, Way of the Cross Walk, Ecological Stations . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
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… Read more →
Lessons from Laodicea: Missional Leadership in a Culture of Affluence
by Ross Lockhart • • 1 Comment
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… Read more →
Carols in the City – at the Art Gallery and in a 7-Eleven
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
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.… Read more →
The other Saint Nick
by Roger Revell • • 1 Comment
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’… Read more →
St. John’s Shaughnessy and St. John’s Vancouver each share their space
by Lloyd Mackey • • 6 Comments
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,… Read more →
New churches have a tough time finding a home in Vancouver
by Frank Stirk • • 0 Comments
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… Read more →
Around Town: Doug Todd dialogue, Rod Wilson leaving, Ruth Morton + 19th Ave..
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
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… Read more →