PARTNERSHIP AS MISSIONEssays in Memory of Ellie Johnson Following successful launches in Ontario and Quebec it is time to share this inspiring volume in person with BC readers. With thanks to those hosting us in both Vancouver and Victoria please share the posters included below with those interested in Christian mission today. We draw attention... Continue Reading →
Reposted from the Centre for Action and Contemplation, March 21, 2024 When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it!” —Genesis 28:16 Author Barbara Brown Taylor considers how God shows up in all things: The Bible I set out to learn and love... Continue Reading →
Ecumenical participants gathered in Assisi--others joined online Today’s blog provides a brief overview of Anglican engagement with the global Season of Creation (Sept 1 – Oct 4, The Feast Day of St. Francis). This text was presented by Dr. Rachel Mash, secretary of the Anglican Communion Environmental Network (a post I held from 2005-2018) on... Continue Reading →
A reflection for St. Patrick’s Day, 2024 The Rev. Alecia Greenfield is rector of St. Anselm Anglican Parish in Vancouver BC. Her interests include Christian ministry and ecojustice advocacy. She is a gifted artist and lover of the outdoors especially as she promoted the spiritual practice of pilgrimage. Last week I was in Ireland, and... Continue Reading →
CRISP: (US chip, potato chip): a very thin, often round piece of fried potato, sometimes with a flavour added, sold especially in plastic bags. How crisps are made. Finally, a song. COMING SOON -- More on Cheezies, but until then go here. We welcome your comments on our new presentation mode. We are thinking of... Continue Reading →
A post from the Centre for Action and Contemplation In her letter “Earth Hope,” Ghanaian theologian Mercy Oduyoye calls on future generations to encounter the reality of the earth and our place in it. The long and short of all this is that if we want to live long, and have a healthy earth with... Continue Reading →
A repost from the Centre for Action and Contemplation -- Too good not to share Robin Wall Kimmerer, Potawatomi botanist, writes of our place in nature: In the indigenous view, humans are viewed as somewhat lesser beings in the democracy of species. We are referred to as the younger brothers of Creation, so like younger... Continue Reading →
Reprinted from Jordan Copp-Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Coast Reporter (via Penticton NOW) BC bookstore uses music ties to aid suicide prevention A Gibsons bookstore named Reasons to Live has been raising money for suicide prevention. Last year, they raised over $60,000–more than their store earns in a year. For more than a decade, the owners of Reasons... Continue Reading →
A SERMON FOR THE 3RD SUNDAY IN LENTSunday, March 3rd 2024St. Saviour Church, Penticton BCThe Very Rev. Ken Gray I feel so righteous in my indignation today. And I am not alone, for today’s Gospel text takes into the heart of the temple of Jesus' day, where we see our Lord acting in a similar... Continue Reading →
It’s just a number, couched between 65 and 67, not one of the “big ones” where birthdays are concerned, not yet 70, but certainly no longer 50. Today is little different from yesterday, but today I turn 66. No song today like When I’m 64, but the music—and my life— goes on. Thankfully. The number... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 