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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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Dec 10th, 2025 – Reflecting on Human Rights Day: Beyond the Headlines and the Toxic Drug Crisis
On December 10th we mark the anniversary of the signing of the UN Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Each year BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner invites us to pause, reflect, and engage with pressing issues that shape our collective life. Today I had the privilege of attending the Beyond the Headlines speaker… Continue reading
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Two Spaces, One Journey
From the beginning, 360communitystory.news.blog has been a place where I slow down and tell the story behind the work — encounters in public spaces, conversations over coffee, moments of joy and tension, and the quiet learning that happens along the way in community life. This site has always felt more like a pastoral journal than… Continue reading
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Dec 5th, 2025 – Honored Encounters with Marginalized Communities
In recent years, I have been deeply honored and profoundly grateful for the opportunities to reach out to and serve marginalized and vulnerable groups within our community. These encounters have been more than acts of service—they have been sacred moments of listening, learning, and sharing life together. I have had the privilege of engaging with… Continue reading
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Dec 3rd, 2025 – Standing in Solidarity: Reflections on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today, December 3rd, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I had the privilege of joining the Richmond Centre for Disability in their celebration. The atmosphere was filled with warmth as staff, volunteers, and members gathered to honor resilience, community, and the ongoing journey toward inclusion. I was grateful to meet again with Chris, one… Continue reading
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Dec 2nd, 2025 – Crossing Cultures, Cherishing Beauty: A Reflection from an Anglican Priest and a Chinese
Two days ago I attended the Islamic Art Experience at the Richmond Public Library. This annual event continues to inspire and uplift. As an Anglican priest and a Chinese I hold deep reverence for the ways art and faith intersect across traditions. Islamic calligraphy, with its flowing elegance and spiritual depth, speaks to something universal:… Continue reading