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May 18, 2025 – Feeding Hope in Richmond: A Glimpse into Our Ongoing Crisis
Recently, I joined other community partners for the monthly Richmond Food Aid Delivery (FAD) Coalition meeting—a gathering that offers both sobering reminders and resilient hope. While the coalition’s primary mission is simple—to provide one prepared meal per day to those experiencing chronic homelessness—the stories behind each meal reveal the deeper challenges facing our city. As… Continue reading
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May 17, 2025 – Beyond the Walls: When the Gospel Gets Its Hands Dirty
The phrase has been echoing in online circles recently: “The Church is not an NGO; it exists for the Gospel.” On the surface, it’s a sharp reminder that the Church’s core mission transcends the structures of secular non-profits, urging us to remember our foundation – the Good News of Jesus Christ. But what happens when… Continue reading
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May 17, 2025 – Beyond Attendance: When More Isn’t Necessarily More in Worship
My recent conversation with a young man deeply involved in his church community offered a fascinating glimpse into how different individuals perceive and prioritize aspects of faith. He spoke passionately about his involvement in a “one church, one city” movement and, in comparing it to a larger congregation, emphasized the profound piety he felt within… Continue reading
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May 16, 2025 – The Comfort of Coffee, Tears of Hope, and the Spirit’s Touch: A Richmond Bible Study
Yesterday morning held a deeply meaningful encounter in a local Richmond, British Columbia coffee shop. It wasn’t a routine meeting, but a scheduled time to offer spiritual support, Christian fellowship, and the grounding of Bible study specifically to a mother from our community as she bravely shared her trauma and challenging history. Joining me was… Continue reading
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May 13, 2025 – Five Years, A Province Away, and the Unfolding Path of Connection
Five years ago, just as the world was about to change in profound ways, I found myself making a significant move – from Ontario to the welcoming embrace of British Columbia. As an Anglican priest stepping into a new community where I knew no one, I felt a deep calling to understand the people and… Continue reading
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May 10, 2025 – Remembering Trey Helten (Ashtrey): A Life That Held Us Together
Today, I stood among many at 159 East Hastings, in the heart of the Downtown Eastside, to remember and honour Trey Helten, also known as Ashtrey. We gathered in the Balmoral parking lot, a space that has witnessed both hardship and healing, much like the man we came to celebrate. The crowd was large. People… Continue reading
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May 8, 2025 – “Have You Seen My Son?”: A Parent’s Love Through the Years
In 1994, a young man battling addiction left Toronto and came to Vancouver in search of drugs. Since then, his parents have not seen or heard from him. Thirty years have passed. Thirty years of silence, uncertainty, and wondering. They have lived each day with questions in their hearts. Is he still alive? Is he… Continue reading
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May 5, 2025 – Walking in Love, Learning in Grace: A Midway Reflection on Anglican Theology and LGBTQ+ Inclusion
We are now halfway through our Walking in Love course. It has been a small and intimate journey of learning, listening, and reflection. While only a few of us gather each week, the conversations have been thoughtful, personal, and deeply meaningful. This course explores Anglican theology in relation to LGBTQ+ inclusion. We began by revisiting… Continue reading
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May 03, 2025 – Why Aren’t we teaching students about drug prevention anymore? Reflection from an RCMP exhibition and a call to invest in youth education.
On May 3, 2025, I attended an educational event hosted by the Richmond RCMP at Lansdowne Centre. The event featured various community engagement activities, including fraud prevention information, discussions on the D.A.R.E. program’s keepin’ it REAL curriculum, and cycling demonstrations by officers participating in the upcoming Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast. Families enjoyed photo… Continue reading
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May 1, 2025 – Showing Up Matters: Reflections from the Pathways Clubhouse Fundraiser
Tonight, I attended the Pathways Clubhouse Society fundraiser, a gathering full of warmth, generosity, and deep humanity. It was more than a fundraising event. It was a living testament to the truth that healing, community, and mental health care are not just ideas — they are embodied every day in real people and real stories.… Continue reading
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