The unimaginable events in Nova Scotia have broken open hearts across the nation. There is no sense to be made of the horror, all we can do is join our broken hearts together.
21Mar
“Lockdown” a poem
Brother Richard Hendrick shared his poem “Lockdown” in a Facebook post on Friday, March 13, 2020. As of March 21, his original post had received more than 25k positive reactions and had been shared more than 42k times.
17Mar
Dear Crossroads Members and Friends
Information about the ministry and life of Crossroads United Church as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the lives of all people in BC, Canada and across the world. Let us hold on to hope in the God who walks with each of us in this new time.
12Mar
Crossroads & COVID-19
As COVID-19 has now (March 11, 2020) been declared a global pandemic by the WHO, we are taking the opportunity at Crossroads to communicate clearly on the subject with the congregation and all ministry participants.
01Mar
40 Days of Lent [video]
The season of Lent is a period of preparation for the mystery of Easter…a time when we stay close to Jesus so that his pattern or way of living becomes second nature to us. The closer we get to the “great three days” (Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday) the more the…
23Feb
How to share bad news of sexual abuse by someone you trusted?
Here is some seriously bad news. A man who was loved, respected, inspired many, and articulated values that people have taken to heart – that man turns out to have been a serial sexual abuser.
14Feb
Letter in Support of Wet’suwet’en
We have come to yet another point of conflict in the history of Canada’s relationship with the Indigenous peoples of Canada. Decisions have been made that are pushing a pipeline through the traditional territory of the Wet’suwet’en people without their consent.
18Nov
Faithful Stewardship of God’s Gifts
In late summer, Vancouver School of Theology (VST) sent reporter Ian Sheh out to interview Rev. Cari about the ministry of Crossroads United Church. The resulting article has recently been published in their periodical, Perspectives Magazine.
01Aug
Rainbow benches coming to four Delta rec centres
Delta will be getting four rainbow park benches as part of the city’s efforts to “promote diversity and inclusion.” Council endorsed several recommendations aimed at proactively promoting diversity and inclusion “both corporately and within the community”…
23Jul
Letter of Support after Pride and Trans Flags Vandalized
Crossroads hung Pride and Trans flags in early July, 2019. On July 21, the flags were vandalized, and we put the following message on our sign: “LGBTQ Flags: $240. Solidarity against hate: Priceless. Welcome”. We received this open letter and a cheque…