A Book Launch for Jodi Spargur's new book Mend

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VISTA is thrilled to be hosting a book launch celebration for Mend by Jodi Spagur, published by New Leaf Network! Mend: An Invitation from Jesus to Return to Land-based Repair.

"Are you searching for a meaningful way to respond to the challenges of colonization? Mend: An Invitation from Jesus to Return to Land-Based Repair offers a hands-on pathway for Christians in Canada and beyond to pursue a path of repairing right relations. Centred around the story of Zacchaeus from the Gospel of Luke (Luke 19:1–27), this book serves as a guide, recovering repair as central to discipleship and the restoration of communities to health. Let Mend invite you into a journey of hope, transformation and even joy—discover practical steps to embrace repair and experience the life-changing impact of following Jesus to repair the damage of the colonial project."

Jodi is a Settler of Nordic/German heritage who lives as a guest on unceded Coast Salish territory on the west coast of Canada. She leads Red Clover Initiatives, which works to heal and restore relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous neighbours across Canada. This book grew out of Jodi’s PhD studies with NAIITS, an Indigenous Learning Community exploring Indigenous theology and Christian ethics.

Plus — we’ll be highlighting several local authors and their brand-new books. It’s going to be an inspiring evening of stories, conversation, and community.

James Prette- Five Invitations

Vanessa Siemens Maher- 50 States of Grief

Randy Hein- From Where We Stand

Matthew Church- Through Darkness

Kyla Ward- Under the Sky

Copies of all the books will be available for purchase at the event

Friday, November 21 | 7:00–9:00 PM Church of Our Lord, hosted by The Table Church

Cost$10 in advance or $15 at the door.

This collaborative event is brought to you by Vista: The Vancouver Island School of Theology and the Arts and New Leaf Network.

At Vista, we love partnering with others to spark meaningful theological conversations, showcase local creativity, and celebrate the work of ministry leaders across Vancouver Island

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Host or Publisher Kathleen Busch