A presentation at St. George the Martyr, Victoria BC -- Wednesday April 24, 2024 -- Kenneth Gray The late Fran Haberlin, co-director of the Sorrento Centre always began her presentations with: “Gee it’s great to be here,” and “where do we go from here?” Well it is great to be here and thanks for coming... Continue Reading →
UPDATE: Tuesday, May 7, 9:30-11 a.m. Oasis United Church, 2964 Skaha Lake Rd (near Green), Penticton -- Come for coffee with Neydi Juracán, a Guatemalan land defender and promotor of fair trade coffee. She will share stories of how small farmers work to protect land rights, using fair trade coffee as a tool for social... Continue Reading →
A sermon preached at St. Stephen, Summerland on the third Sunday of Easter season, Sunday, April 14 2024 by the Very Rev. Ken Gray Jesus himself stood among the disciples and said to them, "Peace be with you." They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. He said to them,... Continue Reading →
Given conflicts raging in Gaza, Ukraine, and Haiti (not to mention a number of African states) Bishop Logan McMenamie reminds us of the tragedy still unfolding in Myanmar. He with many clergy and laity from the Diocese of Islands and Inlets (formerly the Diocese of British Columbia) exchanged visits with leaders of the Anglican church... Continue Reading →
A message from the Rev. Dr. Rachel MashAnglican Communion Environmental Network coordinator Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,Happy Easter! Christ is Risen! Hallelujah. We would like to ask for your urgent support to help protect the UN Global Plastic Treaty. The UN Environmental Assembly passed a resolution calling for a global legally binding plastic treaty. This is... Continue Reading →
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 →
For St. Saviour's Anglican Church in Penticton BC -- Sunday March 31, 2024 A VOICE IS HEARD IN RAMAH,HIROSHIMA, SALVADOR,WOMEN REFUSING COMFORTFOR THEIR CHILDREN ARE NO MORE;NO GARLAND OF LOVELY FLOWERSCAN DISPEL THE ANCIENT GRIEFOR SILENCE THE ANGUISHED VOICESTHAT ABHOR THE WAR MACHINE. This song was written by Coleen Fulmer, a lay Franciscan working in... Continue Reading →
A sermon preached on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024 by the Ken Gray at St. Stephen Anglican Church in Summerland BC Today is a day of texts and stories, one of the longest set of lections in our three-year lectionary cycle. Consequently today is not a day for long sermons so I will be as... 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 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 →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 