A sermon for the congregation of St. Stephen, Summerland on the 4th Sunday of Easter Season, May 11, 2025 — The Very Rev. Ken Gray Every once in a while a hymn arrests me; it makes me stop in my tracks, and I go WOW. This happened last week when I presided at St. Saviour’s... Continue Reading →
How Climate Denial Fuels Profit, Power, and the Politics of Collapse James B. Greenberg May 06, 2025 Trump’s climate denial isn’t a lapse in judgment. It’s a calculated defense of an industry that knows exactly what it’s doing. His “drill baby drill” mantra, his war on renewables, his rollbacks of environmental safeguards—they all serve one... Continue Reading →
Charlie Angus / The Resistance May 04, 2025 "It is with humility and appreciation that I accept Damien Kurek's offer to resign his seat…" — Pierre Poilievre, three days after losing the 2025 federal election I know what you were thinking: the election is over, Canada will negotiate a new deal with Trump, and life... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Canadian religious leaders are finding their voice on climate justice issues. In a joint statement in advance of Earth Day Lutheran bishop Susan Johnson, Interim Anglican Primate (senior bishop) Anne Germond, and Indigenous Anglican Bishop Chris Harper have issued a strong statement connecting faith with the climate crisis as a matter of importance for members... 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 →
A Sermon for Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025For the congregations of Summerland United Church andSt. Stephen Anglican Church, Summerland BCThe Very Rev. Ken Gray Everyone loves a parade; at least I do, and I have very special memories of a few. Growing up in Victoria I remember as a kid watching the Victoria Day parade,... 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 →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 