Katharine Viner, editor-in-chief, The Guardian Last month, the documentary movie NAZA, produced by the Guardian, received the longest standing ovation in the history of the Venice international film festival, where it had its global premiere and won the special jury prize. Filmed on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, the documentary features interviews with 24 Israeli... Continue Reading →
With thanks to former Moderator of the United Church of Canada, Richard Bott I find his draft policy on Faith Formation and Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence well informed and compelling. AI is here to stay; the genie is out of the bottle. For myself, I try to limit use of AI for many of... Continue Reading →
A sermon for the congregation of St. Stephen, SummerlandSunday, October 18th, 2026 | The Twenty-First Sunday after PentecostThe Very Rev. Ken Gray Names are important. I like to be called by my name and I expect you do also. I have no idea why I am named Kenneth John. Kenneth Reid lived across the street... Continue Reading →
[Ken Gray - In my never-ending quest to anticipate the needs and interests of my newborn grandson, Jack I was delighted to discover Ms. Rachel (Rachel Accurso) who uses her fame from her educational YouTube videos to be a passionate advocate for children’s rights. Admittedly, for me, two hearings of each episode will likely be... Continue Reading →
From the National Observer, October 13, 2026, as told to Patrician Lane [Ken Gray] I grew up in Oak Bay and still visit often. I wish I still did live there so I could vote for Sam Holland, for many reasons. but I can't. Here in the South Okanagan we could sure use this kind... Continue Reading →
Photo by Ali Kazal on Unsplash Jesse Zink on Substack - Oct 12, 2026 [Ken Gray - I think Jesse Zink is spot on. Our Prime Minister's reversal on climate matters is distressing and foolish. In his strategy to appease Alberta he has largely abandoned any real progress towards sustainable energy. With his appeal to... Continue Reading →
Public Sadism -- Trump’s and Hegseth’s barbaric decision to live-stream an execution -- Robert Reich, Substack, Oct 09, 2026 Friends, Cruel enough that the United States is going to put someone to death by firing squad, but only sadists would want it broadcast livestream. Yet that’s what Pete (“High Testosterone”) Hegseth is planning. He confirmed... Continue Reading →
A sermon for Thanksgiving weekend, Oct 11, 2026 — The congregation of St. Saviour Anglican Church, Penticton BC by the Very Rev. Ken Gray Howdy folks; it’s great to be back with you, in this pulpit after 77 days away, from preaching and from church. Much has happened for me and for you I am... Continue Reading →
Photo Credit: Dave Best via Tourism Golden First-ever golden retriever event in Golden, BC, attracts hundreds of dogs to mountain town Since 2019, golden retrievers have been taking over Golden, Colorado, once a year for an annual gathering of the popular dog breed. It happens each February and the most recent edition in early 2026... Continue Reading →
A Letter From the Anglican Bishops of Alberta on the Upcoming Referendum Dear Anglican family in the province of Alberta: dear friends in Christ, As the three Anglican bishops in Alberta, we are joining our voices to write a pastoral letter speaking to the upcoming referendum in our province. We do not normally address particular... Continue Reading →
