Owner of Vancouver’s Banyen Books urges traditional church to open themselves to change.
Article by Douglas Todd – Vancouver Sun
Seeker embodies West Coast spirituality
DOUGLAS TODD dtodd@ vancouversun. com
The Vancouver Sun
19 Apr 2010
Kolin Lymworth, owner of Kitsilano’s 40-year-old Banyen Books and Sound, had not attended a Christian church service for a long time, let alone spoken to a group of 200 Anglicans and Lutherans. Yet Lymworth was intrigued by the invitation to share his…read more…
Volunteer Leadership: Putting Your Faith into Action!
Helen MacKay, sound technician, Inner City dinner greeter and more!
When have you said “yes” and were glad you did? Few things delight the heart of God more than when we respond to the Spirit’s promptings by saying (and living) “yes” in ways which make a positive difference in the world and in our own lives.
First Metropolitan is committed to discerning, nurturing and celebrating the gifts of lay people. We want our volunteers to be engaged in ministry which is:
- meaningful
- manageable
- well-suited to their gifts and temperament and
- life-giving to both volunteers and those who benefit from their participation
In the process, self-awareness grows, faith is deepened, lasting friendships are forged, and the moving of Spirit is acknowledged and celebrated.
“As all Christians are followers of Jesus,
So each Christian is called to ministry…
Gifts are diverse
Ministries take various forms
All are essential to the work of the church.“
(from Faith Talk II – A draft statement of faith from the United Church of Canada)
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Faith in Action is a group of people from many different faith communities in Greater Victoria with a shared concern for the poor and vulnerable in our society. Our focus is to advocate for BC income assistance programs and other anti-poverty initiatives that recognize the dignity and worth of all citizens. All who share this vision of a just and sharing community are welcome to join with us.
By consultation, collaboration and consensus, Faith in Action works:
- To educate our members and faith communities about the needs of the poor.
- To provide resources, forums and venues that enable persons of faith to participate in finding creative solutions to identified problems and issues.
- To engage in an on-going conversation with all levels of government about the need to humanize the policies, services and programs that assist the poor.
- To communicate what has been learned to the news media and in the public arena.
Contact Sheila Hanna at (250) 920-3662 for more information.
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