These are not my words but those of Sam Lee, a British musician, historian, and mystic. I learned of Lee’s work through a colleague, Cathy Campbell who recently urged me to watch the video "The Nightingale's Song." She wants to know my reaction, hence this blog. She writes “I'm so stirred . . . I'm... Continue Reading →
I loved playing musical chairs in my early years. Whether it was the running around, the competitiveness, or the music that created the delight I cannot recall. I just loved playing the game and can still picture one or two in my mind. You likely remember the drill. Chairs are set up inside a circle... Continue Reading →
A post from Bishop Sam Rose (on Facebook) reminding us that many, many fires are now ignited in what promises to again be a busy and destructive fire season across Canada. With the news of the fires jumping the Churchill River and full evacuation of Churchill Falls, I appeal for your prayers at this time:... Continue Reading →
A sermon for the congregation of St. Stephen, SummerlandSunday, June 23, 2024The Very Rev Ken Gray Once the decision was made, that Kathie and I would move to Summerland for me to take up the post of Rector of St. Stephen’s in 1994 we came up a few weeks prior to moving in order to... Continue Reading →
Written by Brittany Caffet / 650 CKOM, Regina, SK My father was a D-day veteran. I remember asking him when I was little “what did you do in the war Daddy?” Sometimes it’s worth asking. Our daughter, Hannah joined her partner, Marc and his family as they travelled to Normandy, France this past week to... Continue Reading →
Welcome friends once again to International Albinism Awareness Day. As a person who lives the albino life since birth, I continue to support the work of Under the Same Sun, a Canada-based charity with albino leadership that supports albinos living at risk or who require assistance in meeting their life goals in Southern Africa, especially... Continue Reading →
Today is Provost Richard Howard's birthday (born 12 June 1884). Provost Richard Howard, led the ministry at Coventry Cathedral (UK) during WW2, and during the Coventry Blitz was one of four firefighters who went on the roof to try save the cathedral. The very next day, he stood in the ruins, still smouldering, and said... Continue Reading →
UPDATE The outcome from tonight’s meeting of Summerland Town council regarding the Peach Orchard Dog Park is very positive. The mayor explained his motion and his desire to continue to build consensus around this contentious matter. In response council while appreciating his intent disagreed. Initially concerns were expressed about the costs, historic and future if... Continue Reading →
It’s a word I use advisedly. As a cis-gender male it feels uncomfortable for me to use the word as I have only encountered it used pejoratively. Many in the Queer community welcome it with, yes, PRIDE. In conversation with a couple of clergy colleagues recently, I asked if we had read any Queer theology.... Continue Reading →
From an interview with Vatican News and the World Council of Churches In light of the recent data from Copernicus, the European Union's climate monitoring service, the video statement below from the World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev Prof Dr Jerry Pillay (World Environment Day, 5 June, 2024) is timely and concerning. In... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 