This article is part one in a series of articles on Church Discipline. The entire chapter of 1 Corinthians 5 is devoted to the subject of purging evil people from the church. Paul, used by the Holy Spirit of God to give us God’s infallible word, elaborates on a previous letter to the church in… Read More ›
This week, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer issued an order concerning social gatherings in Edmonton and Calgary. This order, due to the revisions to the Public Health Act made earlier this year, is not a recommendation but is mandatory and can be penalized with fines if violated. While this new order doesn’t apply to worship services directly, it… Read More ›
This year has been a cause for much reflection on the roles of state and church and their respective jurisdiction. We are citizens of the kingdom of God and citizens of Canada. I want to consider today this dual citizenship. Let’s begin by considering Paul the Apostle and the frequent opposition he faced. Paul in… Read More ›
Lockdowns, closures, and cancelations have gone on for seven months in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. In many jurisdictions in Canada (like Ontario and Quebec), restrictions are increasing. The same kind of restrictions may soon be coming to Alberta. Seven months in, we know more about the virus and the consequence of… Read More ›
I admit it. The title to this email was click bait. As far as I know, no one at Fairview is sick with COVID or another contagious illness. Did the title make you fearful? Did you think, “I told you so!”? How did you react? My aim in writing is to remind us that we… Read More ›
Starting this Sunday (August 9th) the downstairs basement will be setup with an audio/video feed from upstairs. This will allow the basement to be used as an area for those who feel comfortable with greater physical distancing, overflow when there isn’t enough room upstairs, or mothers with young children. Video will be available for the… Read More ›
Romans 13 and MasksRomans 13 is clear. “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment” (Romans 13:1-2). Most would understand that we ought… Read More ›
Face coverings have become a political and polarizing issue today. The range of opinions are legion yet there is a growing consensus among policy makers that masks should be mandatory in public. In Alberta, the province has shied away from making masks mandatory in public. Calgary City Council will make them mandatory effective August 1st…. Read More ›
May 28, 2020 I know that we are all eager to begin gathering as soon as possible. There was a members meeting on May 24th to discuss regathering. I heard from the members concerning my proposal to not strictly adhere to the government guidelines if they impede our worship of God (e.g., continuing to sing even though it… Read More ›
May 21, 2020 You can click here to download the proposal to regather as a church in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The members of Fairview met together on May 24, 2020 to discuss this proposal. To watch the same presentation on video, see below.