A sermon for the congregation of St. Saviour Anglican Church, Penticton on the Third Sunday of Easter, May 4th 2025 — The Very Rev. Ken Gray I don’t know about you, but I love breakfast. It’s my favourite meal, not because many claim it is the most important meal of the day, but because I... Continue Reading →
I am so pleased to be able to share that A Pilgrim's Way returns to the Sorrento centre this fall. On hiatus since 2022 (and in the words of The Blues Brothers) "we're getting the band back together." The content below mirrors that found on the Sorrento Centre website here. I hope both newcomers and... Continue Reading →
Reposted from CHARLIE ANGUS / THE RESISTANCE -- APR 30, 2025 [Charlie Angus] Trump is the first American president to lose a Canadian election. I've been through many elections, and nobody outside Canada ever seemed to notice. This one was different. When Prime Minister Carney called a snap election amidst the rising threats posed by... Continue Reading →
[ Ken Gray] I really appreciate the wisdom and insights of James B Greenberg, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, Founding Editor of the Journal of Political Ecology, and past president of the Political Ecology Society. The blog reprinted below probes the connection between Trump and American conservative Christianity. Watching Trump pre-election rallies I found myself wanting... Continue Reading →
He told us and we should have listened. Certainly Americans (and to some extent Canadians) should have taken seriously the evolution of anti-black racism into a more widespread and broadly targeted anti-immigrant BIPOC ideology. Man of us continue to scratch our heads wondering where the energy for the growing hatred originates. It is much more... Continue Reading →
Left: Bishop Duque at a Methodist assembly in Medellín in 2012. Right: Pope Francis meets representatives of social movements in 2024. With thanks to Jim Hodgson whose post is here. As the world remembers the late Pope, I join with others who reflect on his legacy. Commenters identify his work as a church reformer, some... Continue Reading →
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH, GAZA CITY As we move through Easter Week together I am moved by the witness of the late Pope who prayed and worked for peace in the Middle East. As reported by CBC News: On Monday night, following the news of the death of Pope Francis, Father Gabriel Romanelli's cellphone in... Continue Reading →
AKA What happens when grown-ups leave the room A reader recently directed me to Oregon’s Bay Area on Facebook, a most interesting connection. While I had another project in development I thought this marvellous summary of what’s happening in the US deserved my, and your attention today. I am reminded of CBS News anchor Walter... Continue Reading →
Reprinted from Olivia of Troye on Substack Ignore this story at your own risk While Trump's tariffs hammer the economy and dominate the headlines, rightfully capturing attention as Americans watch their 401ks drop, something perilous quietly unfolded in the shadows. A significant shift in the national security apparatus occurred that barely made a blip. It... Continue Reading →
[Ken Gray] Today, I have joined the ranks of the disheartened. FAKE NEWS, though I am stymied by the number and severity of the many horror stories I discover daily. With so many different fronts on which to report, attacks on the leadership of the National Security Agency, potential threats to peaceful protest, the destruction... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 