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 →
From the United Church of Canada, Friday Oct 13, 2024with thanks to Jennifer Henry for both the title and the share With great sadness, The United Church of Canada announces the death of The Very Rev., The Honourable Dr. Lois M. Wilson, the denomination’s 28th Moderator, and the first woman to fill the role. She... 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 →
One of the PNG martyrs was Lucian Tapiediucian Tapiedi He is one of the ten Modern Martyrs of the Anglican Church in the 20th century. The Martyrs statues were unveiled in 1998 above the west door of Westminster Abbey, he is second from the right [Art More, Summerland BC writes] I am pleased to share... Continue Reading →
I return to these words often: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of... Continue Reading →
With thanks to Jan Carlson I am pleased to share yet another inventive, practical, and ecosocial initiative developed in our little Town of Summerland. Good people, doing good things, for good reasons, with good and great outcomes for each other, for our community and for creation. Jan writes: The idea was to create a sharing... Continue Reading →
With other mainline Christian denominations the Anglican Church of Canada increasingly struggles to maintain ministry especially in rural settings though also in some urban centres. Simple truth: Fewer people invest energy and money in parish churches now, saving their financial commitments for special projects or secular organizations like the Sierra Club or Doctors Without Borders... Continue Reading →
My publication of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s recent advisory statement on the need for Israel to heed the decision of the International Criminal Court drew some very helpful thoughts from a longtime and trusted friend, Lance Weisser. Archbishop Justin Welby says the State of Israel has been “denying the Palestinian people dignity, freedom and hope”... Continue Reading →
Sunday, August 18th, 2024A sermon for the congregation of St. Stephen Summerland Anglican ChurchThe Very Rev. Ken Gray Remembering the late, great, Canadian Norman Jewison, who produced the 1971 film based on the earlier Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof, let’s sing Tevye’s song: [TEVYE, spoken]Oh dear Lord, you made many, many poor people. I... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 