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January 28 2026 – Learning at the Edges: Reflections from the Richmond Homelessness Outreach Network Meeting
This afternoon’s meeting of the Richmond Homelessness Outreach Network left me with a renewed sense of both gravity and gratitude. Around the table were staff from the City, Vancouver Coastal Health, and community organizations who spend their days walking alongside neighbours who are unhoused or precariously housed. I continue to be the only clergy person… Continue reading
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January 24 2026 – A Quiet Miracle of Unity: Reflections on the 2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Richmond
This year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity carried a special meaning for me. Although I have participated in these gatherings several times in the past—and even had the privilege of hosting one before moving—this was my first time joining the ecumenical service here in Richmond since arriving in BC five years ago. In many… Continue reading
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January 16, 2026 – Retreat Reflections: Companionship, Courage, and New Possibilities (Loon Lake Retreat Centre, January 12-15)
I returned from the Loon Lake retreat with a full heart and a renewed sense of companionship on a journey that can often feel lonely. From January 12 to 15, a group of Chinese‑speaking ministers and church leaders gathered for a time of rest, reflection, and conversation. The retreat was fully funded by the United… Continue reading
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Why Education—and SOGI 123—Have Me Thinking Seriously About School Trusteeship
A Personal Reflection, Not a Declaration I want to begin with clarity and honesty. I have not made a final decision about whether I will run for school trustee in the coming term. I am also not certain whether that would be as an independent or as part of a group. These questions are part… Continue reading
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December 27, 2025 – From Christmas Eve Worship to Boxing Day Community Service
Christmas this year unfolded for me across two very different but deeply connected days. December 24 and December 26. On Christmas Eve, we gathered for a Holy Communion service that felt quietly joyful and surprisingly full. A few days before the service, our families had decided to prepare something simple, baked cookies to share with… Continue reading
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Dec 20, 2025 – Standing Together at Beth Tikvah Synagogue in Richmond, BC
Today, I was invited to attend a service at Beth Tikvah Congregation & Centre in Richmond, BC, by Rabbi Susie Tendler. I reached out to Rabbi Susie Tendler on the day I first heard the news of the antisemitic shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, simply to express care and solidarity. I went today… Continue reading
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Dec 15, 2025 – “Needles, Drugs, Poverty”: A Poster and What It Misses
I recently came across a poster that read “BC NDP stands for needles, drugs and poverty.” At first glance, it looked like a sharp political statement. But the longer I sat with it, the more it felt like something else. Not an argument, not even a critique, but a reduction. Three words were asked to… Continue reading
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Dec 11, 2025 – A Bruised Reed He Will Not Break
Today I had the privilege of sharing coffee with Rev. Lauren Kirkey at South Arm United Church. Our conversation reminded me of the heart of pastoral care, not about changing people but about walking alongside them with presence and compassion. As we spoke, I realized how much we share this approach. Both of us believe… Continue reading
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Dec 11, 2025 – Reflections on Songs for the Season
On December 5, St. Alban’s Anglican Church was filled with music, warmth, and community as we gathered for Songs for the Season. This annual tradition brought together voices from across our congregation and wider community, weaving carols, choral pieces, and instrumental offerings into a tapestry of joy and reflection. The evening was more than a… Continue reading
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Dec 11, 2025 – Circles of Love and Light: Reflecting on Our Advent Wreath Workshop
On December 6, 360 Community partnered with Ave Maria Garden Canada to host a workshop on making Advent wreaths. It was more than a craft session—it was a moment of shared reflection, creativity, and preparation for the holy season of Advent. The Advent wreath, with its circle of evergreen, reminds us of God’s endless love—a… Continue reading
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