Look closer, be inspired.
Vegan Priest, Christopher Golding, invites you to switch gears and open your heart and mind to new possibilities through a compassionate covenant with creation.
About me
My Beliefs
I believe in a hope-filled God who created every living thing and called it “good.”
I believe in vulnerability and human brokenness, and God’s ability to transform the world.
I believe in a call to live with the created order as a vegan. This is a form of non-violent stewardship. It’s a process of continual covenant-making. It’s a movement that encourages compassion at the heart of every food and purchasing choice.
I believe in inviting others—in a non-judgmental, realistic way—to small, but intentional changes in their diet and lifestyle.
I believe in accompanying people in the discernment of a call as a reductionist, pescetarian, vegetarian, or vegan.
How You Can Help
Creation
Learn as much as you can about creation care. Trust reliable, science-based facts about the challenges of the current global COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, threats to biodiversity, deforestation, and the food systems which sustain us all. Donate to organizations such as Kiva.org which provide sustainable microloans.
Covenant
Pledge to make a simple, non-judgmental start to reducing animal products. Cut out all meat and fish one day a week and then go from there. It’s easy to begin with meatless Mondays and Fish on Fridays. Find recipe resources at vrg.org. Listen to God in prayer and discern how the Spirit is leading you to learn and to live.
Compassion
Donate to organizations which support reliable, independent news coverage, such as your local NPR and PBS radio and television stations. Believe survivors of sexual abuse and violence and support organizations that advocate for them. Commit to the work of eliminating racial injustice in communities & institutions.
Testimonials
What People Say
Christopher is a dynamic and caring spiritual leader. Fr. Chris is a open minded, deep thinker who challenges congregations with a modern take on Scripture and is highly engaged with the community around him.
Liz Birrrell
Rev. Chris lives what Rev. Chris preaches with an easy style and caring nature perfect for pastoral care. Chris is bright and full of ideas and truly loves to live aloha, easily communicating with all ages and groups of people.
Liz Baldwin
News
Recent Posts
- Remembering Our Ancestors this EasterToday I remember and give thanks for my maternal grandparents, Pearl and Len Crawford, who taught me the gift of a hot cup of tea, a warm biscuit (translation—cookie!), and the importance of Scripture and Prayer at home. Traditionally, in a liturgical sense at least, Christians focus their attention on ancestors in November onContinue reading “Remembering Our Ancestors this Easter”
- The Daily Lenten ScandalBack in 2014, as I prepared to transition out of ministry as an Australian vicar in my hometown of Brisbane, a member of the parish gave me a small book that’s made an indelible mark on life ever since. Saint John of the Cross for Every Day is edited by Kieran Kavanaugh, OCD. It containsContinue reading “The Daily Lenten Scandal”
- The hospitable oneYesterday’s Gospel featured the first of Jesus’ “signs” or miracles. Jesus turns 120+ gallons of water into wine! Here, Jesus attends a wedding, respects the customs of the day, tries not to get involved, yet in the end does anyway. Yet, Jesus doesn’t want to draw attention to himself (and, perhaps to draw attention toContinue reading “The hospitable one”
Partner with Christopher
We all need companions on the Way. Reach out to Christopher to learn more about partnering on the prophetic journey of compassionate creation care.
Vegan Priest, Christopher Golding 