In a recent post from the Centre for Action and Contemplation (Richard Rohr) Theologian Elizabeth Johnson shows how our understanding of creation has evolved since Genesis: Ancient biblical writers, imbued with faith in God’s creative power, described poetically how God stretched out the heavens, laid firm the foundations of the land, gave the sea instructions... Continue Reading →
A Sermon for the congregation of St. Saviour, Penticton BCSunday, October 13th, 2024 (Canadian Thanksgiving)The Very Rev. Ken Gray JOB 23:1-9, 16-17; PSALM 22:1-15; HEBREWS 4:12-16; MARK 10:17-31 I can say with confidence that I have never been accused or convicted of a crime. I have been in court a number of times to watch... Continue Reading →
BC’s average real GDP per capita was 2.4 per cent higher in 2023 than five years earlier, compared with a 0.6 per cent decline in Canada overall. Photo via Wikimedia, Creative Commons licensed (THE TYEE) It will not surprise readers of this blog to discover that I have begun to comment on the BC Election... Continue Reading →
From The Independent — Sunday 22 September 2024 When we hear the command of Christ to treasure God’s creation, it is up to us to heed the call, writes Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby Earlier this year, I attempted to visit the Darien Gap in Central America. With its 165 miles of dense jungle, connecting... Continue Reading →
A sermon on the Feast of St Michael and All Angels for the congregation of St. Stephen, Summerland, Sunday, September 29th, 2024 -- The Very Rev. Ken Gray Today’s preacher is presented with an embarrassment of homiletical riches. On this, the Feast of St. Michael (Michaelmas) Revelation describes how “war broke out in heaven; Michael... Continue Reading →
Everyone is invited to join us on the hill at the Summerland Ornamental Gardens for a special time of reflective quiet and garden exploration on Sunday, September 29th. To the information on the poster, allow me to add the following: On the day, if possible, please bring a small foodstuff—finger food only, no utensils required... Continue Reading →
A sermon for the congregation of St. Stephen, SummerlandSunday, September 15, 2024The Very Rev. Ken Gray [I must first note the passing of Lois Wilson, long serving justice advocate and onetime moderator of the United Church of Canada and of the World Council of Churches. She died Friday at the age of 97 in Fredericton,... Continue Reading →
Another in our “Little Town of Summerland” series As a teenager growing up in Victoria I remember walking home with a friend who always knew what songs were popular. As a geeky kid with strange coloured hair and wobbly eyes, I needed help integrating with student and teenage culture. I asked him how he found... Continue Reading →
Jasper, AB, Anglican Diocese of Edmonton John J. Thatamanil -- From FaithTides, a publication of the Anglican Diocese of Islands and Inlets, September 2, 2024 Church and world: how are we to think about the relationship between the two? Once upon a time, the question would have made little sense. When the church was the... Continue Reading →
And Father Richard Rohr from the Centre for Action and Contemplation set the scene so very well for us. He describes how creation-centered spirituality opens us to a deeper connection to God: Creation spirituality reveals our human arrogance, and maybe that’s why we are afraid of it. Maybe that’s why we’re afraid to believe that... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 