Elaine Hofer

Elaine Hofer is a writer, runner and artist in southern Manitoba.

During COVID-19, I find freedom in a slower pace

by Elaine Hofer

The pandemic has reset our lives in our Hutterite community, but there is goodness and grace amid the uncertainty

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July/August 2025 Issue
In this issue:
New approaches to dementia care to help people live a full life; How to talk across polarities; How white evangelicals incite homophobia in Uganda

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Elaine Hofer

During COVID-19, I find freedom in a slower pace

our latest issue

Latest Posts

Broadview’s interns have Iranian roots — and strong opinions on the recent U.S.-Israel attack

This United Church group fought 2SLGBTQ+ ordination in the 1980s

Meet the changemaker empowering British Columbia’s international students

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