Today, I attended a fantastic event organized by Chinatown Together to bring people from different generations and cultures together. During the event, I had a meaningful conversation with a young person named S, who identified as a young queer. S opened up to me about their experience with a conservative church that did not accept… Continue reading

This morning, while I was preparing my sermon at McDonald’s, a young man from Ireland approached me and greeted me. He recognized my collar and asked me about the location of my church and the time of our service. However, 360 Community doesn’t currently provide Sunday service in English, so I shared with him the… Continue reading

It is with pleasure that I report the success of our first English gathering. We were honored to have Leslie Lai from Union Gospel Mission as our guest speaker, who shared valuable insights on the importance of social justice, care, and outreach. The gathering brought together a diverse group of people from the surrounding area,… Continue reading

I visited a homeless person today who faces many challenges, including threats, insults, rejection, hunger, and loneliness. Although I have not done much, my visit, listening, following up, and sandwiches were appreciated. Continue reading

I had the privilege of bringing a warm bowl of soup and a sandwich to a person experiencing homelessness. I’ve been visiting him regularly and working towards finding a safe place for him to live. This will enable him to apply for jobs and hopefully secure employment. While we remain optimistic, one of the challenges… Continue reading

Today, I had a wonderful conversation over coffee with Leslie Lai from the Union Gospel Mission. Leslie will talk in English about the significance of social justice and outreach. I have invited several community members to attend this event. I hope that more people will join us to learn, share ideas, and work towards creating… Continue reading

During a meeting today, I had the pleasure of speaking with a passionate young person who identifies as queer. We discussed the importance of creating an inclusive community that provides a safe space for marginalized groups and the need for spiritual support. I mentioned my interest in gaining first-hand experience and proper knowledge in harm… Continue reading

The Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition conducted a workshop and survey on pedestrian safety in Richmond this evening. However, since the workshop and survey were only available in English, I was asked to assist Chinese-speaking participants in completing the survey. This allowed me to introduce myself and my community to the participants. I hope I will… Continue reading

Yesterday, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a Tai Chi workshop organized by Chinatown Together. It was a truly enriching experience. Chinatown Together is a group of young English-speaking Chinese people and their friends who care about Chinatown, the seniors living in the community, and justice. I had great conversations with them, and… Continue reading

I visited a homeless person who speaks Cantonese yesterday. I visited a homeless person who speaks Cantonese yesterday. I will remember him in my thoughts and prayers daily. 原來說粵語的也有無家者。 他告訴我是從香港來加多年了。 其實，在這個城市有不少人因失業一段時間且負擔不起的房租而走上無家的路。 會繼續跟進，為他祈禱。 Continue reading