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FAITH: Manly religion

Castlegar Pastor Tom Kline says church is for men too

 

Ukrainian Yana Zlot will be performing at the Pass Creek Gospel Music Festival. Photo: Submitted

FAITH: Castlegar pastor shares how she met Ukrainian singer headlining gospel music festival

Pass Creek Gospel Music Festival takes place July 23-24

 

Pope Francis arrives to attend his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, June 22, 2022. The pope’s visit to Canada this month includes a visit to the site of a former residential school in Alberta with survivors of the institutions.(AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Catholic dioceses failed in past to raise money promised to survivors. Will they now?

Fundraising campaign launched under a settlement struck in 2006 raised less than $4 million

 

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FAITH: We are loved

Column by Andrew Stephens Rennie, St. David’s Anglican Church in Castlegar

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The Reverend Canon Andrea Brennan of the combined ministry of Christ Church Anglican and Knox United in Fernie has been made Regional Dean of the East Kootenays. Pictured in Christ Church Anglican in July 2022. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)

Anglican Fernie Reverend appointed Regional Dean

Rev. Andrea Brennan has ministered the combined Christ Church Anglican and Knox United congregations since 2019

The Reverend Canon Andrea Brennan of the combined ministry of Christ Church Anglican and Knox United in Fernie has been made Regional Dean of the East Kootenays. Pictured in Christ Church Anglican in July 2022. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)
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FAITH: How do I know I have the truth (part four)?

A column by Castlegar pastor Robin Martens

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Pope Francis recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, July 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Pope denies resignation rumors, hopes to visit Kyiv, Moscow

Pontiff says retirement might happen someday, but an announcement within a few months not considered

Pope Francis recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, July 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
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FAITH: Sharing your gifts

Castlegar pastor Robin Murray talks about being useful

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FAITH: A love that pursues

Castlegar pastor Cynthia Pelletier talks about God’s love, forgiveness, and gracious care

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Tom Kline is the pastor of Castlegar Baptist Church

FAITH: The stable man

On Father’s Day Castlegar pastor Tom Kline talks about being stable and compassionate

Tom Kline is the pastor of Castlegar Baptist Church
FILE - In this undated photo provided by Bobi Gephart, Gephart and her husband, Nate Gephart, pose for a picture. Bobi says she has felt “overwhelming support” from people all over the world after she confronted Pastor John B. Lowe II, who had confessed to years of adultery. (Courtesy of Bobi Gephart via AP, File)

#ChurchToo revelations growing, years after movement began

Survivors of sexual abuse in churches continue to call for justice, change

FILE - In this undated photo provided by Bobi Gephart, Gephart and her husband, Nate Gephart, pose for a picture. Bobi says she has felt “overwhelming support” from people all over the world after she confronted Pastor John B. Lowe II, who had confessed to years of adultery. (Courtesy of Bobi Gephart via AP, File)
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FAITH: How do I know I have the truth?

Part three of Castlegar pastor Robin Martens series exploring truths

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FAITH: Greatness in service

Castlegar pastor Robin Murray talks about serving others

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Pope Francis delivers the Regina Coeli noon prayer from his studio window overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Sunday, 29, 2002. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope names 21 new cardinals, from India, Mongolia, elsewhere

Majority of picks from outside Europe

Pope Francis delivers the Regina Coeli noon prayer from his studio window overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Sunday, 29, 2002. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
FILE - This Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011 file photo shows the headquarters of the Southern Baptist Convention in Nashville, Tenn. Leaders of the SBC, America’s largest Protestant stonewalled and denigrated survivors of clergy sex abuse over almost two decades, according to a scathing 288-page investigative report issued Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Report: Top Southern Baptists stonewalled sex abuse victims

Seven-month investigation was conducted by independent firm

FILE - This Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011 file photo shows the headquarters of the Southern Baptist Convention in Nashville, Tenn. Leaders of the SBC, America’s largest Protestant stonewalled and denigrated survivors of clergy sex abuse over almost two decades, according to a scathing 288-page investigative report issued Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Cynthia Pelletier is the pastor of Kinnaird Church of God.

FAITH: A love that covers

Castlegar pastor Cynthia Pelletier talks about God’s love

Cynthia Pelletier is the pastor of Kinnaird Church of God.
Free Reformed Church is seen as people attend Sunday Service, in Chilliwack, B.C., on Sunday, February 21, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Crown drops COVID charges against Fraser Valley pastors accused of violating public health orders

Fines totalling $55,200 dropped against three Chilliwack pastors

Free Reformed Church is seen as people attend Sunday Service, in Chilliwack, B.C., on Sunday, February 21, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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FAITH: Broken cisterns can’t hold water

From Castlegar pastor Tom Kline

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FAITH: Favourite part of the day

Castlegar pastor James McFaddin talks about focusing on the good in life

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FAITH: How do I know I have the truth?

Castlegar pastor Robin Martens explores the concept of the Trinity

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