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Mercy Ship back in action
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| The new Doctor Bruce Cockburn |
Mercy Ships commissioned its extensively refitted vessel, Africa Mercy, last Saturday. It is the world's largest non-governmental hospital ship, and will be fully operational after completing sea trials. "Many Canadians have prayed for and supported financially the ongoing work of Mercy Ships and, in particular, the eight-year-long refit of the vessel," said communications Manager Lorraine McDonald.
EFC has new site
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) has launched a re-designed website, with the aim of better serving affiliate members, EFC supporters, parliamentarians, the media and other Canadians. It will feature information, resources and links especially created for and about the evangelical community in Canada.
Parental rights challenged
The Senate human rights committee has released 'Entitled Children: The Silenced Citizens.' The 296-page report on children's rights, which recommends creating a children's commissioner and abolishing spanking, has raised concerns among some traditional family advocates. "A children's commissioner could never replace a pro-active and comprehensive family policy," said Michele Boulva, director of the Catholic Organization for Life and Family." Dave Quist of the evangelical Institute of Marriage and Family Canada also expressed concern, stating: "Parents need to have parental authority in the raising of their children." -- BC Catholic
Church Press awards
The annual Canadian Church Press awards were presented last week in Toronto, recognizing the best work produced in 2006. The award for general excellence in magazines went to The Salvationist; the winner for best national newspaper was the Catholic Register. For regional newspaper, the Western Catholic Reporter won the honours. The prestigious A.C. Forrest Memorial Award went to 'Who's Sorry Now,' authored by Larry Krotz and published in the United Church Observer. The big winner was the Anglican Journal, which took 12 awards -- five of them first place citations.
Dr. Bruce
Queen's Theological College awarded Canadian music icon and humanitarian Bruce Cockburn with an Honorary Doctor of Divinity at the school's 2007 Spring Convocation. The singer-songwriter received his degree May 9, in recognition of his artistic, humanitarian and theological contributions to society. He gave an address as part of the ceremony. In honouring Cockburn, the college said it is showing its support "for those who present their theology and their justice action in a popular medium, that reaches across secular-religious divides -- and speaks to the hearts of Canadians, as well as many around the globe."
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Children and homelessness
World Vision (WV) Canada and Castle Quay Books Canada will be joined by Hilary M. Weston May 17 at WV's Mississauga headquarters. The occasion is the launch of The Cardboard Shack Beneath the Bridge: Helping Children Understand Homelessness. Written and illustrated by Tim Huff, it is described as a unique approach to helping children understand issues related to homelessness. Dave Toycen, president of WV Canada, commented, "With artistry and compassion, this book captures the dignity of people in difficult situations." Portions of the proceeds will go to: Youth Unlimited, The Daily Bread Food Bank, The Ladybug Foundation, and Frontlines.
McGrath addresses Dawkins
Noted Christian leader and academic Alister McGrath, Professor of Historical Theology at Oxford University will speak at Regent College in Vancouver May 10, and at the University of Toronto's Earth Sciences Centre May 14. His topic will be The God Delusion, the latest book by Richard Dawkins, a noted evolutionist and militant apologist for atheism.
Princess boosts microfinance
Opportunity International (OI) Canada, a Christian organization involved in facilitating microfinance banking services in developing countries, welcomed their patron, HRH Princess Anne, when she opened the latest OI branch in Ghana May 2. Gary Walsh, President of OI Canada, commented: "This once again shows just how tirelessly [the princess] works for her charity interests. The opening of this new branch will mean that thousands more lives can be transformed in Ghana through the provision of banking services that are specifically tailored to meet the needs of the poor."
Word Guild nominees
The Word Guild has released names of those nominated in 31 categories for the Canadian Christian Writing Awards 2007. Wendy Elaine Nelles, founding director of the Word Guild, stated: "We received a record number of 231 entries. These awards are gaining in national recognition and reputation." The awards honour the best nonfiction books, novels, articles, columns, poems, stories, scripts and song lyrics published in the previous year. The contest is open to any Canadian citizen or permanent resident who affirms the Apostles' Creed. Winners from across Canada will be announced June 13 at the Word Guild Writing Awards Gala in Waterloo, Ontario.
Great sex in church!
SunWest Christian Fellowship and New Hope Community Church in Calgary recently used billboards and a website to advertise a five-week sermon series which started April 15. The series, being offered in both churches, deals with various aspects of 'Pure Sex.' Sermon titles include: 'The Greatest Sex You'll Ever Have'; 'The Language of Lust'; 'What Happens in Vegas Won't Stay in Vegas'; 'Straight Talk for Men and Women'; and 'Porn - What's the Big Deal'. -- City Light News
May 10/2007
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