[Disclaimer. You will never get me in a sweat lodge. The heat and the smoke would do me in. I know a number of folks, mostly men, who have benefited greatly from such a practice, including the Premier of Manitoba, Waab Kinew. Beyond the lodge itself, the practice of acknowledging “all my relations” teaches us... Continue Reading →
Bishop Stephen London of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton asks Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to withdraw teacher back-to-work legislation and not use the notwithstanding clause for the sake of democracy Visit the full article from CBC Edmonton including video clips and other links here [CBC Edmonton] The Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is expressing concerns about... Continue Reading →
I met Bonnie a little over a year ago up on the hill at the Summerland Ornamental Gardens on the grounds of the Summerland Research Station. Dressed in jeans and a green shirt her small frame belied her confident energy; she was buzzing around like a Queen Bee (an adult, mated female that lives in... Continue Reading →
Posted by the Rt. Rev. Craig Loya, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Minnesota. It’s been an eventful few weeks in the wider Anglican Communion. Bishop Sarah Mullally, the Bishop of London, was chosen to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury, the head of the Church of England and an important figurehead for the whole... Continue Reading →
Readers of my blog may recall my appreciation for the ministry of the late Dean of Canterbury, the Very Rev. Robert Willis. Dean Willis was gay and in long term relationship with his life partner, Fletcher, with whom he lived in the deanery for decades. To those near him he was open about his relationship.... Continue Reading →
Images throughout this post do not relate specifically to the text of Sean Franklin's article. They simply express how I engage with and respond to the presence of trees where I live. Article by Sean Frankling in the Anglican Journal Published October 15, 2025 The pages of Scripture are rife with roots and branches. From... Continue Reading →
An old bridal tale goes: Something old,something new,something borrowed,something blue . . . In a different tone and context, the good book reminds us: No one sews a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old cloak; otherwise, the patch pulls away from it, the new from the old, and a worse tear is made. (Mark... Continue Reading →
The report below suggests that in the Church of England at least, a growing number of congregations are moving in a “congregational” direction. This means “low church” where the preaching of the word is prioritized over the sacramental engagement with that Word that is God. Congregationalism also indicates less tolerance for uniformity in practice and... Continue Reading →
A sermon for the congregation of St. Stephen Anglican Church, Summerland BC on Sunday, October 19th, 2025 — Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost y the Very Rev. Ken Gray Kathie and I love watching TV legal dramas. It’s where I can channel my inner lawyer. She can speak to her favourites, but here are my top... Continue Reading →
Fr. Richard Rohr names a tension I have felt throughout my ministry. As a parish priest I represented the tradition of the church, yet always felt (and still do feel) called to push the boundaries. We certainly need both influences, but I continue to wonder how the two can coexist in one person, one leader,... Continue Reading →
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