Kelowna’s Gospel Mission courtyard officially opened for use on September 14, 2016. It was a glorious day for a grand opening, celebrating creative community and this safe gathering space which will graciously welcome our city’s most vulnerable for years to come. A special congratulations to poets Norm and Nobu, whose meaningful and honest words now grace the walls in brightly coloured steel […]
For the past several months Lesley-Anne Evans has been curating the social media campaign Holding Out Hope. Beginning with a commemorative poetry wall (see CBC article here) immediately prior to the demolition of Metro’s drop-in centre, Metro Community members are invited to share words that humanize and build understanding. Lesley-Anne and others listen, record and share. Holding Out Hope invites Kelowna’s […]
Lesley-Anne Evans is pleased to announce that she has accepted the position of Creative Curator for Metro Community, in Kelowna, B.C.. Lesley-Anne was drawn to Metro Community’s Metro Central in 2014, curious about this unique group of people, and wondering if Metro might align with her deepening desire to find God in a more earthy […]
