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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

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

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

🍽️ A Quiet Dinner, A Loud Heartache Tonight, I sat down for dinner with two women I’ve come to know through pastoral care. The evening was warm, thoughtful, and filled with gentle conversation. But behind the shared laughter, one story resonated with unspoken weight. One of the women is struggling—not because she’s lost her way, Continue reading

When we speak about food insecurity, homelessness, and human dignity, we must also be willing to listen. After sharing “Feeding Hope in Richmond” on Reddit, I took time to read through each comment. I found myself encouraged by some, challenged by others, and reminded of how layered and complex these issues are in our city. Continue reading

A recent webinar hosted by the Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA) delivered a profound message. It wasn’t just another public health presentation; it was a deeply moving invitation for churches and community groups to fundamentally rethink their approach to substance use. It called us to embody the compassion of Christ in tangible, practical ways, Continue reading

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

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