mental-health
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August 25, 2026 – Beyond the Two Minutes: The Stories We Heard
Tonight, CBC BC’s 6 p.m. news carried a two-minute report about the Stronger Together gathering held in Richmond on August 15. Watching the report, I was grateful that people in Richmond who are experiencing homelessness were not simply being talked about. They spoke for themselves, and a much wider community had the opportunity to listen.… Continue reading
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July 19, 2026 – More Than a Meal: What I Have Learned Around Our Friday Lunch Table
A Meal Every Friday, our parish hall at St. Alban Anglican Church in Richmond comes alive. Coffee is brewing, volunteers are preparing lunch, tables are set, and people begin arriving before the meal is served. Some greet one another like old friends, while others quietly find a seat and wait. People from many different backgrounds… Continue reading
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June 27, 2026 – Reflections on This Afternoon’s Talking Circle
This afternoon, we hosted a small community gathering to introduce people to the practice of a Talking Circle. Only a few people attended, but that actually suited the purpose of the event. For a first experience, a smaller group allowed us to settle in more comfortably, to speak more openly, and to learn the rhythm… Continue reading
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June 20, 2026 – Listening with Dignity: Reflections on an Afternoon of Conversation
This afternoon, 360 Community hosted Listening with Dignity: A Community Conversation on Gender Diversity & Pronouns at St. Alban’s Anglican Church in Richmond. As the facilitator, I did not know exactly what to expect. Conversations about gender diversity can easily become polarized. Some people are afraid of saying the wrong thing. Some worry that asking… Continue reading
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May 29, 2026 – More Than a Meal: What Three Years of Outreach Have Taught Me
Over the past three years, I have intentionally made outreach to people experiencing homelessness, addictions, mental health challenges, and other forms of marginalization a significant part of my ministry and community involvement. I have spent considerable time listening, learning, and building relationships through community meals, support groups, outreach programs, public events, and countless conversations. More… Continue reading
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May 28, 2026 – Two Gatherings, One Thread of Hope
This May has been a month of listening — listening to stories of courage, recovery, and the quiet strength that emerges when people refuse to give up on one another. On May 14, I attended Building Pathways for Hope, the annual fundraising dinner hosted by Pathways Clubhouse Society Richmond. The room was filled with warmth… Continue reading
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April 23, 2026 – Where Community Walks Together: A Morning with the Richmond Centre for Disability
This morning I had the privilege of joining the Richmond Centre for Disability for their community gathering and 4K walk in Steveston. The weather was beautiful — bright, calm, and full of that spring warmth that invites people to slow down and enjoy being together. As we walked, I found myself grateful not only for… Continue reading
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April 13 2026 – Remembering, Grieving, and Responding: Marking 10 Years of the Public Health Emergency in British Columbia
Yesterday, I had the honour of attending a community gathering marking the 10th anniversary of the public health emergency related to drug toxicity in British Columbia. It was not simply an event, but a space that invited us to slow down, to listen, and to remember. In a world that often moves quickly past pain,… Continue reading
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March 19, 2026 – From Film to Conversation: A Journey Toward Mental Health Awareness
An Evening That Opened a Door Sometimes, what begins as a simple invitation becomes something much deeper. Last night, sitting in a darkened theatre, I found myself drawn into a story that was not easy to watch—but one that felt necessary to witness. As the film unfolded, it became clear that this was not just… Continue reading
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Feb 25 2026 – Seeing One Another Clearly: Gratitude, Encounter, and Our Shared Responsibility
I would like to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to the City of Richmond for its continued support of charitable and community outreach work. Over the years, the city’s partnership has enabled many organizations, volunteers, and community groups to serve those facing poverty, housing insecurity, and social isolation. This support is more than financial—it… Continue reading
