Many of us have been waiting for news about Mission Central / Missions Fest Vancouver. Now there is some, and it is really quite positive. Tony Sanz, outgoing board chair of Mission Central posted this message on the ministry’s website…
Creating Conversation is a weekly editorial, curated by the Centre for Missional Leadership (CML), which gives opportunity for people to speak about issues they believe are vital for the church in Vancouver. One of the goals of this weekly article is…
Demonstrating the love of Christ, Union Gospel Mission is determined to transform communities by overcoming poverty, homelessness and addiction – one life at a time. This mission will take our whole community, and so we are grateful to partner with…
2023 Lent Devotional: From Desert to Oasis – A 40 Day Journey Through the Lenses of Gratitude Thank you for joining us on a 40-day journey of Lent, a time of fasting and reflection before Easter in the Christian calendar.…
While most of us are settling at home at the end of our work days, a few faithful individuals who have taken on the role of outreach workers – either paid or in a volunteer capacity – are just starting…
Mission Possible is aiming to raise $150,000 through a fundraiser which kicks off June 11 with the Cleanest Day of the Year. The goal is to support 30 people in their Employment Readiness Program in the Downtown Eastside. Participant Jacqueline…
The last play of Pacific Theatre’s Covid-reduced season will end next week. But there are still tickets for The Mountaintop by Katori Hall – and the reviews are positive. The outline of the play: April 3, 1968. Doctor Martin Luther…
February 25 note: The regional government in Metro Vancouver voted 69 – 65 today to approve the City of Surrey’s plan to turn rural lands into an industrial park. The Little Campbell River Watershed Society is urging people to sign…
Bill Mollard recently announced his intention to step down as President of Union Gospel Mission (UGM). A February 8 ‘Thank You, Bill’ release began: Through Union Gospel Mission’s 81-year history, we have been faithfully blessed with strong, stable, and vision-laden…
Karen Giesbrecht is the main author of ‘Anemic: Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation in Metro Vancouver: Who, How and What?’ Go here for the full 19-page report. We have all been part of conversations about how much life has changed…