Feel free to complete the phrase above with the response: “Here followeth the anthem.” Since the Anglican Book of Common Prayer of 1549 the rubric welcomes and encourages musical creativity and ability in the public services of Morning and Evening Prayer. Visitors to Anglican cathedrals and larger parish churches throughout the Anglican Communion may find... Continue Reading →
More wisdom from Robert Reich on Substack Friends, Ten months of this shit. Enough to make one scream, run stark naked in the streets, mount a revolution. But we have to play the long game. In that long game, America learns from this catastrophe — and turns those lessons into laws, rules, and norms that... Continue Reading →
UPDATE - At the time of publication talks still continue, now in overtime. See how this particular World Series ends. Letter from COP30 in Belém, Brazil - University of British Columbia sociologist, David Tindall reports from COP30 – Published in The Tyee, Friday, November 21, 2025 David Tindall, a sociology professor at UBC, is chair... Continue Reading →
Reposted from Sylvia Olsen’s blog here Dr. Sylvia Olsen is an author, story-teller, knitting designer, housing specialist and teacher, Sylvia Olsen is an eclectic mix of her creative and academic pursuits. Her books have received numerous awards and nominations and many are Canadian best sellers. Her knitting designs have received attention across Canada and the... Continue Reading →
The Very. Rev. Ken Gray, All Saints tide 2025 -- This article first appeared in the November issue of TOPIC, the Newspaper of the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster, Vancouver BC Canada As we remember saints, sinners, and all souls together through the triduum of Halloween, All Saints, and All Souls let me also honour... Continue Reading →
Bishop Stephen London of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton asks Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to withdraw teacher back-to-work legislation and not use the notwithstanding clause for the sake of democracy Visit the full article from CBC Edmonton including video clips and other links here [CBC Edmonton] The Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is expressing concerns about... Continue Reading →
A sermon for the congregation of St. Stephen Anglican Church, Summerland BC on Sunday, October 19th, 2025 — Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost y the Very Rev. Ken Gray Kathie and I love watching TV legal dramas. It’s where I can channel my inner lawyer. She can speak to her favourites, but here are my top... Continue Reading →
There is tremendous pressure on GOP congressional legislators to release the Epstein files, mostly from democrats and from a smattering of Republicans along with almost every justice-seeking organization worldwide. Some innocuous sections of the files have been released but to date there is still no timetable to release the full oeuvre, and certainly no promise... Continue Reading →
Most North American political watchers applauded the award of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize to the Venezuelan opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado. With many others, I originally sighed with relief that Donald Trump was unsuccessful in his brazen attempt to add the Nobel trophy to his glittering oval office junk shop. Advised by friend and... Continue Reading →
Like most cities, large and small, the City of Victoria in British Columbia still struggles how best to harmonize the lives of rich and poor, of those who live comfortable lives with those who live at great risk, on the streets or elsewhere in the community. Despite massive amounts of money spent on programs, no... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 