christianity

Last evening, St. Alban’s gathered for something quite ordinary, yet perhaps more important than we first realized: our first parish potluck dinner in many years. There was no program, no business meeting, and no agenda beyond sharing food and spending time together. About a dozen parishioners brought dishes to share, and as tables were set… Continue reading

This afternoon at the Richmond Drop‑In Center, I was reminded again that ministry often begins not with solutions, but with presence. I’ve decided to go there weekly — not with any grand plan, but simply to show up, to listen, and to support the work already happening among some of the most vulnerable people in… Continue reading

In one of my recent visits to homeless seniors in Richmond, I met a senior — let me call this person A. A spoke openly about faith, fear, and the state of the world. A described being a born‑again Christian and expressed deep concern about what A sees as moral decline in BC — LGBTQ+… Continue reading

A few days ago, a team of Jehovah’s Witnesses came to my home and locked my door latch while they were going door‑to‑door. We had a polite exchange. I told them I used to be one of them — that years ago I admired their passion for sharing their faith, and that I eventually left… Continue reading

This Holy Week at St. Alban’s was full, stretching, and filled with grace. Each morning we gathered for prayer, and each evening we stepped again into the story that holds us — from the palms and hosannas of Sunday, to the basin and towel of Thursday, to the stark cross of Friday, to the long… Continue reading

This past Sunday, we held our annual Vestry meeting — my first as rector since beginning this ministry last September. I’ve been part of the Anglican Church since 2010, and I’ve presided over Vestry meetings since 2016, but stepping into this one felt different. It carried the weight and wonder of a new chapter, not… Continue reading

Today, in the midst of an ordinary week, I witnessed something that quietly reminded me why the work of outreach matters—not only to those we serve, but to the soul of our church. One of our outreach leaders at St. Alban’s shared a simple story, almost in passing. Someone had donated a pair of large-sized… Continue reading

This year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity carried a special meaning for me. Although I have participated in these gatherings several times in the past—and even had the privilege of hosting one before moving—this was my first time joining the ecumenical service here in Richmond since arriving in BC five years ago. In many… Continue reading