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.
12Mar
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…
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…
18Jun
Crossroads Welcomes Ibuki Kihara
Crossroads is pleased to announce that Ibuki Kihara is the successful candidate for the Congregational Designated Minister (CDM) position during Gabrielle’s upcoming sabbatical. Ibuki was the first person to serve at Crossroads in a summer jobs grant…
09Jun
A Gift for Reflection and Healing
On Sunday, the congregation of Crossroads United Church received the gift of a beautiful stone bench in our Healing Garden. Donated by her family in memory of Dorene Campbell, the bench offers a place of rest and reflection in the midst of our newest…
05Jun
Amanda Degner Joins Crossroads as Children’s Programming Facilitator for Summer 2019
June 5, 2019 Crossroads United Church is pleased to welcome Amanda Degner to the role of Children’s Programming Facilitator for Summer 2019. Amanda was the successful candidate for the Canada Summer Jobs Grant position at Crossroads from June 24 to August 18, 2019. She is a baptized member of Crossroads whose faith…
28Apr
Crossroads bids tearful farewell to student minister, Lydia Ruenzel
Sunday, April 28, 2019 On Sunday morning there was not a dry eye in the house as Crossroads bade farewell to our Student Minister, Lydia Ruenzel. Lydia first joined us as Crossroads‘ worship leader from mid-May to mid-August 2018, while Rev. Cari was on sabbatical. Having made such a warm connection with the…