From a mystery viewer posting on Facebook: Can anyone suggest alternate series to watch? I know there’ll never be another Vera; but I hope there’ll be other series similar (or someone can recommend likewise) which feature a witty, central protagonist like her. Personally, I always thought it’d be interesting to see another series based on... Continue Reading →
F ollowing my recent post where I quoted the Archbishop of Canterbury’s critique of Israel’s disrespect for the conclusions of the International Criminal Court, I found today’s post from the Centre for Action and Contemplation helpful. Possibly you will also. Palestinian Christian pastor Dr. Munther Isaac reflects on what it means for his family and... Continue Reading →
02/08/2024 Jeroen Bouman ICJ In a statement Saturday Aug 3, 2024welcoming the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on Israel’s presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, the Archbishop of Canterbury has urged governments around the world to reverse the "deeply damaging trend" of upholding international law "in a selective manner". Archbishop Justin Welby says... Continue Reading →
Source: Walmart US; get yours now The Harris campaign juggernaut continues; if a honeymoon, fine, enjoy it; but I suspect it’s something bigger and better. It will all come down to getting out the vote and for Americans of good will and thoughtful conscience to believe that collectively, they can upend one of the worst... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 