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October 6, 2025 – What if the church’s calling today is not to speed up, but to slow down?
In our culture of hurry and constant productivity, we often feel pressured to measure success by numbers and quick results. But the gospel points us to another way: patience, presence, and deep community. In my latest blog post, I share reflections on the vision of Slow Church and the book Slow Church: Cultivating Community in… Continue reading
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October 2, 2025 – One Month In: Grace in the Everyday
It’s been a month since I began my journey as rector of St Alban’s, and what a month it’s been. They call it the “honeymoon period,” but for me, it’s felt more like a season of grace: full of introductions, invitations, and quiet moments of awe. I’ve been part of the St Alban’s community for… Continue reading
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September 30, 2025 – Yesterday’s Late Afternoon: Grace on the Trackmill and at the Table
Yesterday in the quiet of late afternoon, I stepped onto the trackmill. I wasn’t chasing speed or distance. I simply needed to move and breathe. I put on a song I’ve known for years, Jesus Paid It All. As I walked, the words began to settle into me in a new way. I hear the… Continue reading
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September 27, 2025 – One Richmond, Many Cultures: Beyond the Surface of Diversity
Today’s event was filled with color, music, and celebration. But beneath the surface, I found myself reflecting on what it truly means to honor diversity. Many public figures came and went quickly. Most stayed long enough to be introduced, say a few words, and pose for photos. Few lingered to speak with visitors or vendors.… Continue reading
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September 27, 2025 – “One Richmond, Many Cultures”, A Day of Connection, Clarity, and Discipleship
Today at Richmond Caring Place, the One Richmond, Many Cultures event offered more than celebration. It became a space of deep listening, learning, and shared hope. As part of 360 Community’s presence, I had the privilege of engaging with many visitors, especially Mandarin-speaking seniors who came with curiosity and care. One woman asked about the… Continue reading
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September 26, 2025 – A Friday of Presence and Prayer
At St. Alban’s, our Friday sit-down lunch is more than a meal, it’s a space of welcome. People come not only for food, but for connection. We set the table with intention: to nourish bodies and spirits, to offer community in the midst of whatever someone may be carrying. Today, that intention met a quiet… Continue reading
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September 23, 2025 – A Tuesday Evening of Listening and Grace
Tonight I returned to our Tuesday community meal, a space that continues to reveal the quiet beauty of presence and the deep ache of unmet needs. Though the meal is served as take-out, what we’re building is unmistakably a community. As long as there is conversation, hospitality, and welcome, there is connection. And tonight, that… Continue reading
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September 22, 2025 – A Blessing Already in Motion
This past Saturday, I was invited by a young couple to bless their new home. They had recently moved into our neighborhood, and their invitation touched me deeply. Their home is beautiful, not just in its appearance, but in the spirit that fills it. There’s a quiet courage in asking for God’s blessing, especially in… Continue reading
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September 19, 2025 – Today at St Alban’s: Grace in Action
Every Friday at St Alban’s, our parish hall becomes a place of welcome and warmth. Normally I greet the volunteers, have conversations with our guests, and say grace before the meal. It’s a rhythm I cherish, a way to be present, to listen, and to give thanks. But today, while I was greeting people as… Continue reading
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September 16, 2025 – This Evening at St Alban’s: A Meal That Nourishes More Than the Body
This evening I had the privilege of spending time at our community meal here at St Alban’s Anglican Church in Richmond. As I continue settling into my role as rector, moments like these remind me why this church matters. Not just as a place of worship but as a living, breathing community. Since the pandemic,… Continue reading