Q&R Sunday with Pastor Josh, Jess, and AI Jesus

Join us for a special Q&R (Questions & Responses) this Sunday during our regular service times! Our two pastors will be joined by a special guest — an AI chatbot — for a lively and thoughtful conversation about faith, life, and your big questions. This is your chance to ask what’s been on your mind — from theology to everyday faith practice — and hear honest, engaging responses from both human and digital perspectives.

We’ll also be sharing a potluck meal together during the service, so please bring a dish to share and come a little early to help us get set up. We’re looking forward to a warm morning of food, fellowship, and worship together!

The Word That Changed the World with Guest Dave Mohr, BCBA Executive Minister

Luke 2:8-14

In the middle of fear, chaos, and the unknown, heaven delivered a single word to the world: peace. But what did that word truly mean then - and what does it mean for us now? Whether rediscovering, or discovering for the first time, this one word changed everything then - and it can do the same for you now. Come experience the peace only Jesus can give.

Before becoming the executive minister for the BCBA, Dave served as the pastor of an NAB church in Calgary, Alberta. Having been married since 1991, he and his wife, Kim, have three adult children. Though he has been geographically displaced fan for some time, Dave is a life-long Edmonton Oilers fan.

You’re Invited!... to Stand Together with Joshua Liem

Ephesians 6:10-24

We're wrapping up Ephesians with Paul's famous "armour of God" passage.  Teaser: this isn't about simply your personal spiritual protection or mobilizing for culture wars, but rather a source of meditation for growing your imagination and vocation in life.

You’re Invited!..  To Walk in Wisdom with Joshua Liem

Ephesians 5:15-6:9

This Sunday, we're tackling one of Paul's most controversial and misinterpreted texts: the household codes in Ephesians 5-6.  We'll explore how this ancient wisdom literature was actually radical for its time, why context matters desperately when lives are at stake, and what it means to be filled with the Spirit rather than following magic formulas. (Spoiler: Paul isn't giving us a one-size-fits-all blueprint for family life.)

Keys to True Community with Dr. George Guthrie

Philippians 2:1-4

As with anything worth having, the building of true Christian community takes effort. We will look at Paul’s prescription for how to live as a unified body of Christ-followers.

Dr. George Guthrie is Marshall Sheppard Professor of Biblical Studies at Regent College and a highly sought-after lecturer, who has taught across North America, as well as in East Asia, the United Kingdom, Germany, South Africa, and Israel. George has a passion for equipping church leaders and laypeople to read and live the Bible more effectively.

Christ in All: Participating in the Renewal of the World with Joshua Liem

This Sunday, join us for our Brunch Church Potluck as we share a meal together and hear from Pastor Josh as he shares his heart and vision for our church community. It’ll be a time of fellowship, good food, and meaningful conversation as we look ahead together to what God is doing in our church.

You’re invited!... to Put on Christ with Joshua Liem

Ephesians 4:17-5:14

Paul calls the Ephesian church to “put off the old self and put on the new,” instructing believers to stand out in a culture shaped by greed, lust, and anger. What might it look like to live as children of light in Vancouver — a city that prizes comfort, freedom, and success? Join us as we explore a gospel-shaped life that doesn’t blend in but shines with love.

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For reflection & discussion:

1. If you are a first or second-generation immigrant to Vancouver, what were some cultural clashes that you or your parents had with each other or other people in this city?  (Examples: timeliness, food, expectations around manners, funny moments around cultural taboos, Indigenous relations, individualism/self-determination/freedom vs collectivism)

2. Pick one of the three to go into deep discussion with: sex, greed, or anger. (You can also break up into smaller groups of 2-4 to discuss one each)

3. What is your understanding of the Christian sexual, economic, or relational/justice ethic?  Contrast it with what you believe is Vancouver’s underlying ethic.  How is it the same? How is it different?  Did anything from the sermon stand out or affirm your understanding of a Christian ethic?

4. How do you see sexuality, greed, or anger expressed in our culture? How do you hope these would be expressed differently within the church?

5. Who / what has been influential in your understanding of Christian sexual/economic/justice ethics? What voices have shaped your views, for better or for worse? What would you recommend for further understanding or practices?

6. Is there an area that we can walk and pray together in for better encouragement and accountability?

You’re Invited!... To Unity with Jessica Chan

Ephesians 4:1-16

Paul calls himself a "prisoner of Jesus."  He doesn't call himself a prisoner of those who put him in chains.  Paul reaches past his circumstances to look for ways that God may use him despite the injustice inflicted upon him.  Why is this?  Because there is something that Paul desires more than retaliation.  Paul desires unity.  Ultimately Paul desires love.

You’re Invited!... To Comprehend a Love Beyond All Knowing with Joshua Liem

Ephesians 3:13-21

This week, as we celebrate 60 years of Pilgrim Church, we will explore Paul's bold prayer for the Ephesians – a prayer for nothing less than the fullness of God's love to fill us. Come discover the true nature of Godly power: not as "power over," but as the strength to deeply know and experience a love that surpasses all understanding. Join us in reflecting on how Christ desires to make His home in your heart, preparing us for a future filled with His glory.

You’re Invited!... To Belong In Community with Joshua Liem

Ephesians 2:19-3:13

What is the Church for, and why does belonging matter? In Ephesians 2:19–3:13, Paul says God displays his “manifold wisdom” through the church: a diverse, unified people who become a living temple where God dwells. This Sunday we’ll explore why following Jesus means belonging to his body, and how that shapes our life together in Vancouver.