Our services are available in-person only. Sermons are available online by Monday. We understand COVID-19 is a divisive issue and we believe it best handled as a matter of conscience. God alone is the Lord of the conscience so we welcome you regardless of your position on masks and physical distancing.
A greater explanation of our stance concerning COVID is seen in the articles below. These articles have been written to keep our church updated. Most will be out of date as restrictions and medical advice are constantly changing.
Some have expressed concerns over this season of the church that the church (and Christians) are getting too political. There are concerns that politics and church shouldn’t mix or go together. I understand this objection and would agree depending on how we define the term “politics” or “political.” It might be best to say that… Read More ›
For readers, here is the transcript of the video. The church and the state, so many questions arise out of the roles and responsibilities of these two institutions. Where does the family fit in? What about the economy? Who should care for the poor and jobless? What about medicine and health care? Who’s responsible for… Read More ›
I’m sure many of you who were not at church this past Sunday are curious as to what happened. Media painted a Sunday morning church service as a big showdown between a renegade pastor and police to make a story where there was none. It is true, Calgary Police and Peace Officers did show up in… Read More ›
This past Sunday I received a $1200 fine from City of Calgary bylaw officers for breaking the province’s COVID health orders. It was not that I was the only one in violation of health orders as we gathered to worship God, but as the pastor and leader I was given this fine in an effort… Read More ›
New health restrictions were announced this Tuesday that take effect this Sunday, December 13th. Concerning the church, these new restrictions would limit our gathering for worship to 22 people (15% capacity) and forbid us from finding a larger venue to gather in greater numbers. They also forbid any social gatherings of any size both inside… Read More ›
This week has been a difficult week. For myself, this week was spent from morning hours to late at night in reading, research, prayer, writing, weeping, more prayer, phone calls, debate and discussion. I’ve heard from doctors, lawyers, and poured over the writings of many pastors in Canada as we seek to navigate through these… 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 ›