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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”, 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 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
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September 14, 2025 – A Sunday of Grace and Renewal at St Alban’s Anglican Church
This morning at St Alban’s Anglican Church in Richmond, something truly special unfolded. We gathered to celebrate Holy Cross Day, a moment in the church calendar that invites us to reflect on the mystery and meaning of the cross. We also welcomed a new member into the Body of Christ through adult baptism—a powerful act 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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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