Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, Sunday, August 4th, 2024A sermon for the congregation of St. Saviour, Penticton BCThe Very Rev. Ken Gray Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For it is on him that God the Father... Continue Reading →
Shared by Occupy Democrats on Facebook the inimitable Michael Moore spares no words in disparaging Trump and supporting Kamala Harris. He does his data homework, and gives me hope. Before your start, and when you finish reading, the takeaway is: “Get out and Vote, everyone” (GOTV) and encourage others to do so. Be a part... Continue Reading →
The US presidential race game board gains another chess piece in Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota, a sort of Midwestern America all round good guy, an army and national guard man, dog and cat lover, former member though now critic of the NRA, almost identical in age to Ms. Harris though looking at them you... Continue Reading →
Herb O’Driscoll was a treasured mentor, colleague and friend when we served together in the Diocese of Islands and Inlets (British Columbia). He wrote two hymns for my installation as Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral in Kamloops in 2016. We worked together a number of times during summer programs at the Sorrento Centre. He gave... Continue Reading →
Properties are engulfed in flames at the corner of Cabin Creek Drive and Patricia Street in Jasper, Alta., on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (Name withheld) I am of two minds watching the premier of Alberta react to the destruction of the historic and iconic town of Jasper, Alberta that was devastated by fire on Thursday... Continue Reading →
Photo: Goldman with one of his carts in 1960 In a previous post I complained about people who did not return their grocery carts to the storage area once they had placed their groceries in their car in the supermarket parking lot. I raised serious questions about safety, employment practices, sustainable space, community standards including... Continue Reading →
I created this blog TAKE NOTE as a presentation space for a wide variety of topics: politics, culture, biography, future church, dogs (and their blogs), music, and photography amongst other interests. The latter has received short shrift, until today that is. Now returned from two weeks in Nova Scotia, with camera firmly in hand I... Continue Reading →
A sermon for the Anglican Congregation in Summerland, BCSunday, July 21, 2024 // The Very Rev. Ken Gray The idea was so simple. In exchange for presiding and preaching at Holy Eucharist for just two Sundays at the Church of the Nativity, Sandy Cove, Nova Scotia we would receive rectory accommodation at no cost to... Continue Reading →
I have now “sung for my supper,”--and I did actually sing, though not for my supper. In leading Anglican worship at the Church of the Nativity in Sandy Cove Nova Scotia on Sunday, July 14, 2024, I have now fulfilled my liturgical obligation. The deal was that I would lead worship for two successive Sundays... Continue Reading →
Every place has its own mystery stories Here's a great one from Sandy Cove, Nova Scotia He was found on the Bay of Fundy shores of Sandy Cove in Digby County in August of 1863 not far where we are now vacationing in 2024. Left with a few ship's biscuits or a loaf of bread... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 