Stella Maris Vancouver: Practical and Pastoral Care for the People of the Sea
We all seek people we can trust. When seafarers come to a port city after days or weeks at sea, they appreciate the same. Care of seafarers is nearly as old as the profession. The Apostleship of the Sea, or Stella
Beirut’s devastating port explosion echoes the 1917 Halifax Harbour blast
By Jack L. Rozdilsky, York University - The Conversation As the scope of the Aug. 4 explosion at the port of Beirut becomes clear, the tolls of the loss of life, injuries, homelessness and property damage are staggering. In the immediate chaos of
Montreal Ministry to Seafarers Sees Developments, Adaptations, Hardship During COVID-19
By Maia VanderMeer, Banner It’s Friday afternoon, July 24, and Michelle DePooter-Francis is on her way to Walmart to pick up items requested by seafarers restricted to their ships. DePooter-Francis is lead chaplain of the Ministry to Seafarers, a mission in the
Vancouver Center Replicates Its Outreach: Lighthouse Harbour Ministries
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA The Lighthouse Harbour Ministries in the port of Vancouver, British Columbia sees itself as the evangelical outcome of God’s work among committed communities with an eternal purpose. This mission understands its mandate: to love and honor God