PARTNERSHIP AS MISSIONEssays in Memory of Ellie Johnson Following successful launches in Ontario and Quebec it is time to share this inspiring volume in person with BC readers. With thanks to those hosting us in both Vancouver and Victoria please share the posters included below with those interested in Christian mission today. We draw attention... Continue Reading →
A poem by Mary Oliverselected by Juno What do you say, Percy? I am thinking of sitting out on the sand to watch the moon rise. It’s full tonight. So we go and the moon rises, so beautiful it makes me shudder, makes me think about time and space, makes me take measure of myself:... Continue Reading →
Reposted from the Centre for Action and Contemplation, March 21, 2024 When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it!” —Genesis 28:16 Author Barbara Brown Taylor considers how God shows up in all things: The Bible I set out to learn and love... Continue Reading →
Ecumenical participants gathered in Assisi--others joined online Today’s blog provides a brief overview of Anglican engagement with the global Season of Creation (Sept 1 – Oct 4, The Feast Day of St. Francis). This text was presented by Dr. Rachel Mash, secretary of the Anglican Communion Environmental Network (a post I held from 2005-2018) on... Continue Reading →
A reflection for St. Patrick’s Day, 2024 The Rev. Alecia Greenfield is rector of St. Anselm Anglican Parish in Vancouver BC. Her interests include Christian ministry and ecojustice advocacy. She is a gifted artist and lover of the outdoors especially as she promoted the spiritual practice of pilgrimage. Last week I was in Ireland, and... Continue Reading →
From the founder of Scotland’s Iona Community, George McLeod, with the Irish, a true celt. Thanks Logan McMenamie for the suggestion Christ above us, Christ beneath us, Christ beside us, Christ within us. Invisible we see you, Christ above us. With earthly eyes we see above us, clouds or sunshine, grey or bright. But with... Continue Reading →
CRISP: (US chip, potato chip): a very thin, often round piece of fried potato, sometimes with a flavour added, sold especially in plastic bags. How crisps are made. Finally, a song. COMING SOON -- More on Cheezies, but until then go here. We welcome your comments on our new presentation mode. We are thinking of... Continue Reading →
A post from the Centre for Action and Contemplation In her letter “Earth Hope,” Ghanaian theologian Mercy Oduyoye calls on future generations to encounter the reality of the earth and our place in it. The long and short of all this is that if we want to live long, and have a healthy earth with... Continue Reading →
It’s a great, if somewhat confusing question. It does not ask what is in my coffee? For the record I take it black. Nor does is ask what kind or brand of coffee I prefer? If my son talks about coffee he asks how it is ground; how fresh is my coffee; how strong or... Continue Reading →
First I made one for my son, Cameron. Next I made another for the husband, Ken. These accomplished, I will never make another one again! They are a lot of work, worth the effort, but there are limits to everything, including making these bags. That said, you may wonder what’s involved in making these bags.... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 