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 →
I still cannot understand why the colour of a person’s skin matters so much even in our own day to so many in our modern era. We are all created human, each a variation on a singular miraculous theme. So what is the problem with race and colour? I just don’t get it. Take Africville... Continue Reading →
Our travel saga continues as we are biden’ our time here. If you don’t know what I am talking about, go here, here, and here. If there is any positive aspect from our predicament it is that I have more time to think about politics especially the political quagmire evolving in the United States, most... Continue Reading →
“ Never in Canada you say? At the very least, read Sonia Sotomayor’s Dissent Yes I know, this matter is unfolding south of the Canada-US border. And yes I know, we Canadians are not this extreme, but could we become so? On this the day after Canada Day I am still mellow on our nation.... Continue Reading →
I loved playing musical chairs in my early years. Whether it was the running around, the competitiveness, or the music that created the delight I cannot recall. I just loved playing the game and can still picture one or two in my mind. You likely remember the drill. Chairs are set up inside a circle... Continue Reading →
Today is Provost Richard Howard's birthday (born 12 June 1884). Provost Richard Howard, led the ministry at Coventry Cathedral (UK) during WW2, and during the Coventry Blitz was one of four firefighters who went on the roof to try save the cathedral. The very next day, he stood in the ruins, still smouldering, and said... Continue Reading →
UPDATE The outcome from tonight’s meeting of Summerland Town council regarding the Peach Orchard Dog Park is very positive. The mayor explained his motion and his desire to continue to build consensus around this contentious matter. In response council while appreciating his intent disagreed. Initially concerns were expressed about the costs, historic and future if... Continue Reading →
From an interview with Vatican News and the World Council of Churches In light of the recent data from Copernicus, the European Union's climate monitoring service, the video statement below from the World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev Prof Dr Jerry Pillay (World Environment Day, 5 June, 2024) is timely and concerning. In... Continue Reading →
Four-year-old Labradoodle Juno is a well-known dog-blogger who lives with his MaPaw and PaPaw in Summerland BC. This is such a good news story. Writing in the Vernon Morning (and other Black Press papers) Star Brennan Phillips shares a harrowing canine adventure story: “Over the hills and 100 km away, dog ‘flees’ U.S. and is... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 