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…
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…
07Jun
Surrey teen mentoring fellow child amputees
Aimee Brennan, 17, of Surrey has participated in 33 of them. She’s a Champ and long-time PLAYSAFE ambassador with the War Amps, which was established on Sept. 23, 1918 with the Amputation Club of British Columbia’s inaugural meeting, to help those missing limbs advocate for one another and otherwise persevere.
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…