Tucked away in a mini-mall slated for demolition on the boundary between Burnaby and Coquitlam is a thriving pulse of activity, ministry, community building, friendship and kingdom of God witness – the House of Omeed. The culmination of dreams, ideas,… Read more →
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COVID-19 prompts Southside Church to re-focus on its neighbourhood
by Cam Roxburgh • • 1 Comment
Has COVID-19 been a challenge or an opportunity? Our church has been challenged on many levels – but we have been reminded of our original call, to pursue the things God had sent us into our neighbourhood to do. Southside,… Read more →
Around Town: Hi Neighbour; Hello, Church; Westside; Maundy Café . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
United Way of the Lower Mainland is making a special effort to find out how church communities are doing during the COVID-19 pandemic, and offering support for churches/people who want to help out in their communities. Many churches have organized… Read more →
Opposing Trump’s refugee ban, developing a ‘culture of welcome’
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Journey Home Community has been a leader in welcoming refugees to Metro Vancouver over the past decade or so (see here, here and here). Its commitment has again been made clear in a recent letter of concern to the Liberal… Read more →