A recent article in the Surrey Now-Leader (and other local papers) describes the unique career path a local pastor/actor: Without question, James Yi has developed a special relationship with Kim’s Convenience, both on stage and television. The Surrey-based actor has earned… Read more →
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Around Town: Multiply Conference, NOLA funding, Thomas Aquinas Fest . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
“How do we see healthy disciples of Jesus multiplied in our day? We want to see churches planted that are reproducing churches, creating a multiply movement, and we want to partner together as the body of Christ. The prayer of… Read more →
Generational challenges in immigrant congregations
by Craig Smith • • 0 Comments
Everyone is born into a culture and influenced by that culture. This issue was a major concern of the apostle Paul, and again today it has major implications for local Canadian churches. Imagine a church in Saudi Arabia made up… Read more →
Snapshots of faith in South Surrey and White Rock
by Peter Biggs • • 1 Comment
Peter Biggs of The Light Magazine is researching one Metro Vancouver / Fraser Valley municipality each month, and producing a four page feature. The October issue features South Surrey / White Rock. In the 1950s, White Rock residents began to feel isolated from the then–District of Surrey,… Read more →
Ecumenical prayer service brought Catholics and Lutherans together
by Flyn Ritchie • • 1 Comment
A mixed congregation of Catholics and Lutherans met at St. Clare’s Catholic Church in Coquitlam last Sunday afternoon (October 1). The atmosphere was joyful and collegial throughout the Ecumenical Prayer Service for Unity and the following reception. The spacious interior… Read more →
Voices Together: Gathering the church to worship God on Canada Day
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Thousands of Christians will gather at Pacific Coliseum this Saturday to worship God and celebrate Canada Day on the 150th anniversary of the founding of the nation. The celebration will last from 5 – 7 pm. Giulio Gabeli, chair of… 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 →
Around Town: Worship in the Park, Between the Sheets, reverse missions . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
There is not much that gladdens my heart more than to see churches gathering together, in the midst of the broader community. That’s what will be happening this Sunday (June 18) at the Point Grey Fiesta Ecumenical Service. (Even better,… Read more →