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On Sunday, December 15, ‘Joy Sunday’ or the third in Advent, Susan L. shared this reflection on the nature of joy, and its relation to both gratitude and courage in her life.

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On Sunday, December 8, 2024, Pam S. offered an invitation to the congregation to work for peace in the Middle East, accessing the courage and openness to be transformed that is part of the Advent journey.

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On Sunday, December 1, 2024, Eileen N offered a “breakthrough” story of bravery inspired by the Children’s Sabbath worship two weeks earlier at Crossroads. She framed her story as one that gives her hope on the Advent journey to God’s dream of justice and wholeness for all.

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2024.12.02 Eileen N. on Bravery - /

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On Sunday, August 11, 2024, Susan shared her experience walking for the first time in the Vancouver Pride Parade with other United Church members (and Crossroads folks). She preceded her account of the parade by sharing a story from her past, and drew the connection forward to the reason why she will continue to walk each year in the Pride Parade.

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2024-08-18 Values Testimony on Pride Parade by Susan L. - /

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On Sunday, May 21, 2023, Miriam shared how she has experienced the value of Belonging at Crossroads. Crossroads recently adopted six values that have grounded our life together thus far, and will continue to do so as we discern God’s call into the future.

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2023-05-21 Values Testimony on Belonging by Miriam B. - /

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On Mama’s Day, Leslie shared how the value of Acceptance has shown up not only at Crossroads, but also at Mama Orphans Children’s Home, and in the relationship between the two partners in ministry. Crossroads recently adopted six values that have grounded our life together thus far, and will continue to do so as we discern God’s call into the future.

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2023-05-14 Values Testimony on Acceptance by Leslie M - /

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On Sunday, April 30, 2023, Deborah offered testimony to the congregation about how she has experienced the value of Hospitality at Crossroads. Crossroads recently adopted six values that have grounded our life together thus far, and will continue to do so as we discern God’s call into the future.

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2023.04.30 Values Testimony on Hospitality Deborah W - /

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On Sunday, April 23, 2023, Jason offered testimony to the congregation about how he has experienced the value of Trust at Crossroads. Crossroads recently adopted six values that have grounded our life together thus far, and will continue to do so as we discern God’s call into the future.

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2023.04.23 Values Testimony on Trust by Jason H - /

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On Sunday, April 16, 2023, Sam offered testimony to the congregation about how she has experienced the value of Generosity at Crossroads. Crossroads recently adopted six values that have grounded our life together thus far, and will continue to do so as we discern God’s call into the future.

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2023.14.16 Values Testimony on Generosity by Sam M - /

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Sam M.

On Sunday, April 16, 2023, Pam shared a Minute for Ministry on behalf of the Social Justice Action Team of Crossroads, inviting the congregation’s participation in the 2nd Annual Indigenous Student scholarship, to be offered to one (and hopefully two) graduating Indigenous students of LA Matheson Secondary School.

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2023.04.16 Indigenous Scholarship testimony Pam S - /

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Pam S.

On Sunday, December 4, 2022, Sam offered an invitation to Crossroads’ Discernment Group’s first conversation — a time of sharing stories and listening together for the wisdom of the Spirit. Sam gave us a glimpse
of her own struggle to be open, to trust in the church, and invited us to
be brave together.

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2022.12.04 Discernment Group Testimony by Sam M - /

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Sam M. Crossroads’ Discernment Group

On Sunday, April 3, 2022, Doug Shorter, the chair of Crossroads’ Policy Board, shared an update with the congregation. He reported both on the messages the Board heard from the congregation at its consultation during the Annual Meeting, and updated the congregation on the Board’s recommendations moving forward, following the resignation of our Minister of Children & Youth.”

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Doug Shorter Chair, Crossroads’ Policy Board

On Sunday, March 27, 2022 Pam invited the congregation to participate in a local effort at Reconciliation — a scholarship for an Indigenous student moving to post-secondary education.

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2022.03.27 Reconciliation Scholarship Testimony — Pam S. - /

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Pam S. Crossroads’ Social Justice Action Team Member

On February 27, 2022 Joanna shared this invitation to Lenten Spiritual Practice that helps us find our centre even in the midst of changing times, so that we can be present to each other and be “good ancestors” to those who will follow us.

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2022.02.27Lenten Testimony — Joanna C. - /

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Joanna C. Crossroads’ Congregation

On November 15, 2020, Brian shared his approach to stewardship of his own gifts during this COVID-19 time in this Stewardship testimony.”

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2020.11.15 Stewardship Testimony – Brian A. - /

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On May 19, 2019, Anne shared the story of a moment when she decided to “make space” for others in a new way at Crossroads.

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“Holy Shift!” A Minute for Shift — Anne M - /

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Anne M.

On May 5, 2019, Thea shared the “holy shift” that began inside her three years ago, and continues to “unsettle” her to this day.

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“Holy Shift!” A Minute for Shift — Thea C-H - /

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Thea C-H

On April 21, 2019 Pam shared the “holy shift” that is taking place inside her, growing out of the experience of being disturbed. She invites the listener into conversation about things that matter.

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2019.04.21 A Minute for Shift — Pam S - /

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On October 28, 2018, Barry shared his commitment to Crossroads and invited the congregation to join him in supporting the ministry of the congregation in this Stewardship testimony.

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2018.10.28 Stewardship Testimony – Barry S. - /

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On March 18, 2018, Pam invited the congregation to consider the role a diversity of theologies plays in our life together, inviting folks to an event facilitated by Vancouver School of Theology professor Janet Gear.

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In this Christmas Eve, 2017 testimony “While We Wait”, Jan, chair of the steering committee of the North Delta Refugee Project, updates the story of our journey to bring “our” Syrian family to Canada.

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Elaine invites the congregation to share her passion and commitment for the Christmas Hamper ministry… and shares a secret about her “alter ego” as one of Santa’s elves! This testimony was shared on December 3, 2017.

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Jason tells the congregation about why he supports Crossroads with his financial gifts, time and service in this Stewardship Testimony from November 5, 2017.

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Linda tells the congregation about “why she supports the church” with her financial gifts, time and service in this Stewardship Testimony from October 30, 2016.

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Linda H

In this Thanksgiving Day, 2016 testimony, Jan, chair of the steering committee of the North Delta Refugee Project, and Abeer, Syrian family member of the family the NDRP is sponsoring to bring to Canada, share the story of this journey together.

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Jan D and Abeer I

In this pair of Thanksgiving Day, 2016 testimonies, Rae and Rachel each tell their perspective on Crossroads’ recent declaration of becoming an Affirming Ministry.

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Rae G and Rachel F

In this testimony from Thanksgiving Day, 2016, Julia shares her journey from participant in Vacation Bible School as a young child, to teen leader in the Kidsweek ministry.

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Julia C-H

Brian spoke on February 14, 2016 about the work of the “Vision Team” revising the proposed Affirming Vision Statement in response to the congregation’s feedback in November 2015. The new vision (and “tag line”) were on the screens for the congregation to see while he spoke.

We are an inter-generational Christian community called by God to:

follow Jesus Christ and move with the Holy Spirit;
welcome the ministry and participation of all persons without regard to age, race, sexual orientation, ability, marital status, culture, family type, gender identity, gender expression and socio-economic status, accepting each other as we are; and
practice faithful stewardship of God’s gifts and resources to serve the world.

Welcoming Diversity, Serving God’s World

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A Muslim friend of Crossroads, Osman, shares his testimony about the gift of knowing one another more deeply and the beauty of interfaith community in this testimony from February 1, 2015, at the beginning of Interfaith Harmony Week.

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Jason shares (on December 14, 2014) how participating in the Roots Group has affected his faith journey and his life and leadership. He closes with a moving story about his daughter’s birth.

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Earl shares the story of his associations with the church through his life… and the reasons he supports Crossroads with his financial gifts and time. He shared this testimony on November 9, 2014.

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We welcomed Betty Oduor with her brother Bobby Odhiambo at Crossroads United Church on November 30, 2013, to celebrate the beginning of Advent with the congregation.

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Betty Oduor and Bobby Odhiambo