Larger tables, not higher fences: Welcoming newcomers

with guest Patrick Elaschuk.Why is it that the best conversations happen around a meal? At one time or another, we’ve all (hopefully) been warmly welcomed into a home to not only eat great food, but also have a good chat—and join in community. But for immigrants and refugees who have just arrived in Canada, finding community and much needed support through relationships is no easy task. Being the “new neighbour” is really hard.Patrick Elaschuk, the Global Pastor at Tenth Church in Vancouver, shares about the mutual transformation that is taking place by newcomers and Canadians simply getting together in living rooms and around kitchen tables. He shares the impacts of meeting in homes, parks, and other common spaces rather than just in the church’s building, and how both newcomers and Canadians—despite their differences—are enjoying new friendships and experiencing belonging in incredibly richways. So often, good food and a good chat is all the support a newcomer needs.Recommended Resources:Tenth Ave Church - Global ministriesEpisode hosted by Shelaine.