Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Downtown abbey tests limits



They use no gasoline. They don't require insurance or a license. They're inexpensive to buy and maintain. And, in an interesting twist, they're helping to underwrite an unusual Anglican congregation in downtown Vancouver.

David Knudtson is selling imported electric bicycles to support the Arnada Abbey at 2001 Broadway.

Is that a church? Despite the prayer circle, altar, murals of Jesus, prominent wooden lawn sign, website, a recent visit from an Anglican church official and a regular schedule of services and events, Knudtson insists it's not. Read more

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