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…
21Jun
A Note from Nora on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Occasionally in a dream I find myself in my childhood home. My family moved there before I was born, and my parents lived in that same house until well after I had moved out and bought my first house. My memories there are good ones, and in the dreams…
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…
20Dec
Christmas Affirmation of Faith: Jesus Was A Refugee
You are probably familiar with the image of Joseph and Mary scouring Bethlehem in search of a place to stay (Luke 2). You may be less familiar, however, with the image of a fresh baby strapped to Mary’s back fleeing on a donkey away from Bethlehem and into the land of Egypt to escape…
03Feb
‘Business as usual’ is not enough
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Business as usual’ is not enough As a spiritual leader in the community of North Delta, I feel called to speak up about recent events in our nation and world. Many voices have already and will continue to condemn Sunday’s acts of violence at the Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec….
03Sep
VST Student Placement: Craig Perry joins Crossroads
Photo by David Jones (candidate for ministry from Bay of Quinte Conference) Craig is very excited to be joining with Crossroads United for the Fall of 2016 and Spring of 2017 as a theological student and candidate for ministry. Craig is completing his final year of the Master of Divinity degree at Vancouver School…
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