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September 14, 2025 – Together, From Stigma to Support: A Personal Journey Shared with Life to Paper Publishing
Last Friday, I had the opportunity to speak with Tabitha Rose, the founder of Life to Paper Publishing. I first came across her company while reading Cracking Up, Gordon Lownds’ powerful memoir that chronicles his descent into addiction and his long road to recovery. The book is raw and honest, and it led me to Continue reading
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September 13, 2025 – Grace in the Midst of Challenge: A Friday at St. Alban
Yesterday’s Friday Community Lunch at St. Alban Anglican Church was a reminder of the delicate balance between compassion and responsibility that we strive to uphold every day. Before the lunch began, our volunteers discovered an unexpected situation: a person experiencing homelessness had been residing in our church shed, likely for several days. The shed, which Continue reading
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September 11, 2025 – Reflecting on World Suicide Prevention Day: A Journey of Connection and Courage
Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending a deeply meaningful panel discussion titled Supporting People Together, hosted by Pathways Clubhouse, Vancouver Coastal Health, and Chimo Community Services. Held at the Brighouse Library in Richmond, the event marked World Suicide Prevention Day with a powerful blend of personal storytelling, professional insight, and community solidarity. Stories That Continue reading
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September 9, 2025 – Tuesday Reflections: A Conversation with Leo from Legacy Coalition Canada
This morning, during my open coffee hour at the local café (Tuesdays, 10–11am), I had the pleasure of sitting down with Leo, a representative from Legacy Coalition Canada. What made this meeting especially meaningful was how it came to be—Leo found the coffee hour listed on our website and made the effort to join. That Continue reading
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September 6, 2025 – From Stigma to Support: A Community Gathering Rooted in Compassion
On August 30, 2025, just one day before International Overdose Awareness Day, our community gathered at St. Alban’s Anglican Church in Richmond for an afternoon of truth telling, listening, and healing. This was not just an event. It was a reckoning. A space where stories were shared not to be judged but to be witnessed. Continue reading
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September 4, 2025 – 🏘️ This Morning’s Visit and My Wait: Homelessness Isn’t What You Think It Is
This morning, I visited a homeless man from Hong Kong near Richmond. He was quiet, polite, and neither addicted to drugs nor suffering from mental illness. Like many others, he simply lost stable housing at a difficult point in life. He told me he’s actively looking for work, hoping to get back on his feet. Continue reading
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September 2nd, 2025 – ☕ A Good Beginning: First Day as Rector, Rooted in Coffee and Community
Today marks my first official day as rector of St. Alban’s Anglican Church in Richmond, BC. While the title is new, the heart of my ministry here has been quietly brewing for some time—quite literally. For a while now, I’ve been hosting Coffee with Fr. Bill every Tuesday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 AM and Continue reading
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August 27, 2025 – Morning Coffee with Jas: Recovery, Connection, and a Renewed Sense of Hope
This morning, I returned to a local coffee shop I used to frequent—a quiet corner of Richmond that’s held space for many meaningful conversations over the years. Today, it became the setting for one more. I met with Jas, who now works with Richmond Addiction Services Society (RASS), and our conversation left me deeply moved. Continue reading
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August 14, 2025 – 🏡 Breaking Bread, Building Bridges: A Conversation on Housing and Hope
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of sharing lunch with someone I’ll call E—a man whose story and heart left a deep impression on me. We first met a few weeks ago in the premier’s office. E is a Christian and a successful businessman, but what truly defines him is his unwavering commitment to community. For Continue reading
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August 12, 2025 – 🌱 Raising Thinkers, Not Just Test-Takers: Reflections on My Meeting with Ken Hamaguchi
As a parent of two children, I’ve always believed that education is more than a system—it’s a foundation for life. That belief guided my recent conversation with Ken Hamaguchi, chairperson of the Richmond School Board, and it’s what continues to drive my passion for public education. 🧒 The Crucial Role of Primary and Secondary Education Continue reading
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