What a beautiful statement by the children of Melissa and Mark Hortman who were assassinated by a domestic terrorist this past weekend Found on Facebook here. “We are devastated and heartbroken at the loss of our parents, Melissa and Mark. They were the bright lights at the center of our lives, and we can’t believe... Continue Reading →
Published: 13 June 2025 by the Diocese of Algoma in the Anglican Church of Canada [Ken Gray] During Archbishop Anne's tenure I had two brief encounters with her. In both situations I was impressed by her attention to detail and her ability to quickly zero in on my concerns, and to connect with the matter... Continue Reading →
Re-post from Eileen Workman. Highly recommended. For my more spiritually inclined friends, here’s how I’ve come to see the entire MAGA movement—not from a political perspective, but from a deeply spiritual and psychological one: I view MAGA as a living embodiment of our collective American shadow. I see a movement that protectively encases a vast... Continue Reading →
A sermon for the congregation of St. Anselm, UBC, VancouverTrinity Sunday, June 15, 2025The Very Rev. Ken Gray I am so grateful to be with you this morning in response to the kind invitation of your rector, the Rev. Alecia Greenfield who has now launched into a short vacation. While I am not sure of... Continue Reading →
Be peaceful Be careful Be heard
Re post from Holy Incongruence with thanks to Connie Foss Moore THE MOMENT WE HAVE FEARED HAS ARRIVED: Donald Trump is set to deploy ICE tactical units to five Democrat-run cities amid the protests in Los Angeles as Gavin Newsom blamed his administration for inciting the California chaos. The military-style units are set to storm... Continue Reading →
Image by Miguel Angel Chong - Own work, CC BY 4.0, Reposted article by Christl Dabu via CTV NewsUpdated: June 11, 2025 at 11:11AM EDT A Peruvian cardinal who worked closely with Pope Leo XIV for years will be stopping in Calgary to support peaceful demonstrators as world leaders gather next week for the G7... Continue Reading →
[Ken Gray] Our extended visit to Victoria continues to serve up delightful surprises, none more exciting than a reunion with Aboriginal Neighbours friends. While never a member of the organization myself, our ministries intersected especially during my time as rector (priest) of the Church of the Advent in Colwood from 2005-2016. A summary of their... Continue Reading →
[Ken Gray] I met Walter Brueggemann at a North American Cathedral Deans conference in Cincinnati a few years ago. We were table mates at a conference where he was the featured presenter. I think he was curious about this Canadian ecologically engaged small cathedral dean. His mood was as relaxed as his wit was sharp.... Continue Reading →
A sermon from Su McLeod, Director of supporter relations, Alongside Hope (formerly the Canadian Anglican Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund) on Sunday June 1, 2025 at St. John the Divine Anglican Church, Victoria BC [Ken Gray] OUR UNPLANNED VISIT to my childhood church, St. John’s Iin Victoria brought to life so many fond memories... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 