COP – 15 Biodiversity Summit concludes, and the Anglican Diocese of Montreal was present to the end As I expected, COP-15 was never going to end on time. Looking at that time of 6.00pm on Sunday evening as the posted start time for the Final Plenary I said to myself – No, it will never... Continue Reading →
Life in the corridors of power at COP-15 – the Montreal Biodiversity Conference In her first missive, Michele Rattray Huish, a parishioner at Montreal’s Christ Church Cathedral and a member of the Anglican Diocese of Montreal’s Stewardship of the Environment Committee described the daily rush and roar of the COP-15 The Biodiversity Conference. She updates... Continue Reading →
The notes below are drawn from a homily preached at the funeral of the late Terry Green at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church in Summerland by the Very Rev. Ken Gray Terry loved Christmas! Oh my gosh he loved Christmas. He would tell me stories when St. Stephen’s, the Stone Church in Summerland was lit solely... Continue Reading →
I remember my first United Nations Climate meetings in 2002 (Johannesburg) and 2005 (Montreal). New to the climate/environment file, I was overwhelmed and totally out of my league. That said, I learned, fast, so much so that these early experiences launched an entirely new ministry and justice-based activity which continues to the present day. I... Continue Reading →
We all have a story to tell – to our neighbours, family members, colleagues and friends. Usually we share our stories in aural conversation; sometimes we write journals or even books. Our talents may include painting, poetry or prose. Due to recent technological advances, many now tell stories through images, especially through photography. Whether your... Continue Reading →
A guest blog by Betty-Ann Xenis And Jesus asks: “Who is my neighbour?” (From Ken) Walking along Victoria Street in our little town during the annual Light-Up evening I noticed the NeighbourLink booth. I remember the earliest days of this marvellous community service immediately prior to our departure for the Island in late 2004. Eighteen... Continue Reading →
Tis the season . . . for toys. Throughout our small town, children (and adults) are already thinking about what toys should be under the Christmas tree this year. Now in my 65th year I rarely hear from young children, and our adult children now appreciate tools of the trade, or gifts with purpose –... Continue Reading →
https://videopress.com/v/hNz1VUTz?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true There are times when my heart aches -- I know, I know; you see me running around, sniffing, jumping, barking (much less now I should say) -- To all appearances I appear effervescently happy, and most of the time this I am. My cup is typically ninety percent full. I do however miss my... Continue Reading →
As the days grow shorter in the Northern Hemisphere, and the darkness falls earlier in the interior of British Columbia, Canada’s most western province, the lovely hymn by the former Dean of Canterbury Cathedral (and the host of The Garden Congregation for almost two years) Dr. Robert Willis, the text and music of Let us... Continue Reading →
A book-to-put-on-your-2022-Christmas-list special feature Names are important. As a parish priest I have always tried to learn and remember the names of congregants and community partners. As I age, with more names to remember along with a slightly wobbly memory, the work becomes increasingly difficult. I still try however. Names connect with people and personalities.... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 