LIND, Christopher James Langbourne PhD
February 25, 1953 – July 11, 2014
Our brilliant, talented, and much loved Christopher died of inoperable brain cancer at Vancouver Hospice Society after a six month illness. Chris was predeceased by his parents Alex and Anne Lind, his brother Sandy, and his father-in-law Gordon Elliott. He is survived by his loving wife Anne Elliott; his children Emily "Emma" Ruth and Aaron Alexander Musgrove Lind (along with their mother Heather Musgrove); his siblings Plum Johnson, Robin Lind (Kitty Williams), and Victor Lind (Peni Patrick); his mother-in-law Edith Elliott; his siblings-in-law Tim Elliott (Judy Maddren), Peter Elliott (Thomas Roach), Marilyn Musgrove (Gord Jones); his nieces and nephews, Virginia (Louis Trochatos), Carter (Diana Dumitru), and Jessica Johnson (along with their father Don Johnson), Frankie Abralind (Jessica), Maria Tribble (Tanner), Hannah, and Nick Lind (along with their mother Joan Bidell), Jeremy (Carolyn Shaver), Simon (Holly Andruchuk), Benjamin, and Pippa Elliott (Tim MacKay).
His lifelong commitment to personal, institutional, and social transformation reflected his values of learning, healing, and belonging. He was a prolific writer on issues of social justice, authoring or co-editing five books in the areas of Ecumenism, Social Ethics, Globalization, Mission, and Theology. His most recent book, Rumours of a Moral Economy, describes the links between economics and ethics, arguing that the values and commitments of strong communities reveal themselves in times of crisis.
At the time of his death he was Executive Director of Sorrento Centre, an Anglican Church retreat and conference centre in British Columbia. He was a Senior Fellow of Massey College at the University of Toronto, and a member of the Queens Tennis Club, Toronto. Prior to leading the Sorrento Centre, he was Director of the Toronto School of Theology, one of the largest and most diverse ecumenical theological cooperatives in North America. From 1985 until 2003 he was based in Saskatoon, first as Professor of Church & Society and then as President of St. Andrew's Theological College. From 2000 to 2003 he served as President of the amalgamated St. Andrew's College and St. Stephen's College in Saskatoon and Edmonton, sponsored by the United Church of Canada.
Educated at Appleby College, Oakville, and at Tonbridge School in Kent, England. Christopher earned a B.A. from York University, an M.Div. from Trinity College (Toronto) and a PhD in Theology from the University of St. Michael's College specializing in Ethics and Economics. Countless friends, colleagues, and generations of students celebrate his life of teaching, mentorship, and leadership.
A Memorial Service will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, 690 Burrard Street, Vancouver, on Saturday, July 26 at 3 p.m. Further celebrations of his life will be held in Saskatoon and Toronto at later dates.
Those who wish to support the work Christopher Lind valued are invited to make a contribution to the Sorrento Centre's Embracing Transformation Campaign, Box 99, 1159 Passchendaele Rd, Sorrento, BC, V0E 2W0 or online at http://www.sorrento-centre.bc.ca/next-50-campaign-07- donate.html.
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17 Entries
August 10, 2014
carol weaver
I have been blessed + honoured to have met Chris and wish I/we could have had so much more time with him - he left waaay too soon - I honour how much he held vision for beautfiul Sorrento Centre - a sacred place of healing, light and love... my heart goes out to all who knew him ... especially his family, Anne, Emma and Aaron... 'what is remembered lives!!!' ... blessed be!!! weaver x (((o)))
July 29, 2014
Thinking of you all as I give thanks for Chris. He was an inspiration, an educator and activist. He was a blessing for the good work of God on earth. Linda Ervin
July 27, 2014
a very kind and intelligent man with a magnificent capacity for faith in the larger picture of life....
July 26, 2014
Susan Winn
I am so grateful to have worked with Chris on the EvoJustice Committee of the national Anglican Church. I shared some memories with him when I visited Sorrento a couple of years ago. I was always touched by his wisdom and his ability to discern the heart of a matter. he was such a loving man and friend to so many.
July 26, 2014
Diana Davis Duerkop
Sad to hear this news. Our prayers for all of you.
Diana & John Duerkop, former parishioners at St John's, Saskatoon
July 22, 2014
Please accept our sincere condolences.
James Musgrove, Josee Turcotte and family
July 21, 2014
Jeannie Bates
Chris was a lovely man full of curiosity for life. It was an honour to have known him and enjoyed his company.
July 21, 2014
Mar and Gord
What a beautiful gift it is to have known Chris; he was a brilliant, gentle teacher and friend.
All our love, Mar and Gord
July 21, 2014
Brent Alley
Chris,your enthusiasm and leadership at Sorrento Centre was shared with those of us who attended workshops there. You will be missed. Thank you
July 20, 2014
Kathryn Maclean
Chris, you are and will continue to be, terribly missed. You had a wonderful smile that was always genuine and always found the right words to say to educate or comfort. Anne, Emily and Aaron, may you have peace and comfort as you walk through this lonely journey of grief.
July 20, 2014
Emma, we are so sad for your loss. We will be thinking of you and your family. All our love.
July 19, 2014
Andrea Gailus
Your vision and generous spirit will remain with us always. Heartfelt prayers for Anne, Emma and Aaron and all the family.
July 19, 2014
Penelope & Kevin Vivian
Chris was a lovely and loving man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
July 19, 2014
Ray Purdie
The search for a world with social and economic justice continues enriched by Chris' legacy of inspiration and wisdom. Love to Anne, Aaron and Emma.
See You in Saskatoon. Ray and Judie
July 19, 2014
Margie and Klaus Gruber
thinking of you all. Love from the Grubers
July 19, 2014
The Rev. Faun Harriman
At last the bounds dissolve which keep us twain, and I and thou are one, and I am not alone, Edward Carpenter 1844
July 19, 2014
Lisa Rosen
Emma, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
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