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February 10 2026 – Partnership in Uncertain Times: Reflections After the Council Meeting
Last night, I had the opportunity to speak at the Richmond City Council meeting regarding our application for the Health, Social and Safety (HSS) Grant. I was grateful for the chance to represent our congregation, our outreach team, and — most importantly — the hundreds of Richmond residents who rely on our food programs each… Continue reading
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February 10 2026 – Yesterday’s Call‑In Program Reminded Me Why SOGI123 Still Matters
Yesterday I joined AM1470’s Special Topic Hotline (Call‑In Program) from 5–6pm as one of the guests discussing the implementation of SOGI123 in schools. The entire program was conducted in Cantonese, which meant the conversation unfolded in the emotional language of our community — the language many of us use when we are most honest, most… Continue reading
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February 7 2026 – Reflections on the RLIP Council Meeting
Two days ago, I had the privilege of attending a meeting of the Richmond Local Immigration Partnership (RLIP), an initiative led by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. that brings together organizations across our city who share a common hope: that newcomers to Richmond will not only arrive safely, but truly find a home here. I left the meeting with… Continue reading
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Feb 5 2026 – When a Parking Spot Becomes a Lifeline
A few days ago, at a meeting with our outreach team, I heard a story that has stayed with me. It wasn’t dramatic in the way headlines are dramatic. It was quiet, almost ordinary, yet it revealed something profound about what compassion looks like in our city when people refuse to give up on one… Continue reading
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January 30 2026 – A Glimpse of Grace on a Winter Day
Today, in the midst of an ordinary week, I witnessed something that quietly reminded me why the work of outreach matters—not only to those we serve, but to the soul of our church. One of our outreach leaders at St. Alban’s shared a simple story, almost in passing. Someone had donated a pair of large-sized… Continue reading
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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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