A sermon for the congregation of St. Saviour Anglican Church, Penticton BC on Easter Day, April 20, 2025 — The Very Rev. Ken Gray Let’s talk about stories: So who wrote the following? Les Misérables Victor HugoMurder she wrote Agatha ChristieWho we are Murray SinclairThe Gospel according to John Concerning the latter, yes, you are... Continue Reading →
[Apologies for the double posting today — This however was too timely to ignore] Lindisfarne is a small island off the coast of Northumberland, north of the Farne Islands in the United Kingdom. Linked to the mainland by a causeway exposed only at low tide, it is the site of a church and monastery founded... Continue Reading →
A message from Bishop Deon K JohnsonBishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missourihttps://www.facebook.com/deon.k.johnson.3 [Ken Gray] Enjoy this lovely note from the Bishop of Missouri. At this very busy time in the church year, where lay and clergy leaders, including musicians and others who care for worship in congregations large and small, his message is timely.... Continue Reading →
A homily for Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025St. Saviour Anglican Church, Penticton BCThe Very Rev. Ken Gray So what do Gosford Park, The Remains of the Day, Upstairs Downstairs, and Downton Abbey have in common? Apart from each show’s unique historical meta-narratives, each of these very English period dramas describe “life downstairs,” the loves, duties,... Continue Reading →
I am so pleased to help my writer colleague, Norma Hill launch her new book A Summerland Stories Scrapbook at a special event on Sunday night, May the 4th at 6 p.m. in the “Stone” Church on Prairie Valley Rd in Summerland. Years in the making, Norma has assembled, transcribed, edited, and arranged literally hundreds... Continue Reading →
A Sermon for Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025For the congregations of Summerland United Church andSt. Stephen Anglican Church, Summerland BCThe Very Rev. Ken Gray Everyone loves a parade; at least I do, and I have very special memories of a few. Growing up in Victoria I remember as a kid watching the Victoria Day parade,... Continue Reading →
A sermon for the congregation of St. Saviour Anglican Church, Penticton BC on the fifth Sunday in Lent, April 6th, 2025 — The Very Rev. Ken Gray It is said by those who teach writing that every paragraph should start with a strong opening sentence. In A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens opens with... Continue Reading →
Now several years into blog creation here at takenote.ca I love to receive feedback from followers and subscribers. One curious reader enjoyed my Dunking Duck blog so much that she has requested a longer video, something akin to the popular and widely available Christmas fireplace, something she could watch when she is frustrated with her... Continue Reading →
A sermon for the congregation of St. Saviour Anglican Church, Penticton BCFourth Sunday in Lent — Mothering Sunday, March 30th 2025 — The Very Rev. Ken Gray Happy Mothering Sunday to you all. Since the middle ages, Mothering Sunday has been celebrated in the United Kingdom on the fourth Sunday of Lent. I grew up... Continue Reading →
[Ken Gray] As a priest I have always enjoyed close relationships with Anglican bishops with whom I have served in various dioceses since 1982. Our shared leadership was not without fault or challenge on both ends. At times bishops have been wonderfully supportive and inspiring to me. I hope the reverse is also true. I... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 