Easter is all about Good News, and for Kathie and me the news is very sweet indeed. After over forty years of Easter weekends, for the first time since 1982 I have the weekend off. As a musician, lay leader or ordained person I have no formal liturgical responsibilities this coming weekend. Whoo hoo! More... Continue Reading →
Dr. Elin Kelsey speaks on Climate Based Hope at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops BC On rare occasions I am lost for words. Those who have known me as a preacher, advocate or teacher may find this hard to believe, but from where I live on the cusp of celebrating one year of retirement I... Continue Reading →
These four words could tell no greater truth--I am not cool! I have never been cool, and while I might have wished to be cool, I know few truly cool people to help me become cool. When I visit the barber shop (aka. hair stylist) I look at the cool doos (dudes?) pictured, though none... Continue Reading →
Ikeda Peace Garden - Penticton BC I first recall singing a song from Scotland’s Iona Community, Don’t be afraid in the early 1980s. It’s short text continues to speak to me: Don't be afraid, my love is stronger, My love is stronger than your fear.Don't be afraid, my love is stronger, And I have promised... Continue Reading →
Guest Column by the Rev. Dr. Rachel Mash My ‘KAIROS’ moment came when I was working as the HIV coordinator for the Diocese of Cape Town, South Africa. We were in the midst of a pandemic, battling stigma, an AIDS denialist government, running support groups for positive people, caring for children orphaned by AIDS. Our... Continue Reading →
Elin Kelsey Lecture at Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops BC - CANADAApril 6, 2022 - 7:00-9:00 pm Pacific Daylight Savings Time Mountain Room In the Student Activity Centre ALL WELCOME Everyone is invited to take part in Elin Kelsey’s visit to TRU on April 6, 2022, Hope Matters: A Climate Action Event. The lecture will commence... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/6A5TIThrRUs Carrie Newcomer rocks. I mean, how many people write songs about dogs? How many people write songs about what their dogs think about them? When I have a moment I will scan all available literature. Oh I know, “Who let the dogs out?” I just don’t get it. Carrie does it better. It is... Continue Reading →
Now that title got your attention, didn’t it! Terry-Lynn Stone describes Days for Girls succinctly: “Our goal is to reach Every Girl Everywhere, Period!” Being a bit of a joker myself I could not resist the question—is your last word a pun? The answer of course is YES! Days for Girls Canada, with its founding... Continue Reading →
Does life imitate art, or the reverse? Does art in fact do both? Certainly art, good art, chronicles, memorializes, interprets, critiques, amplifies and inspires life in all respects. Consider how art in its myriad forms has expressed the shock and fury of us all through these early days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Consider... Continue Reading →
A feature article by Jack Palmer White, Anglican Communion Permanent Representative at the United Nations Since September 2017, I have had the privilege of leading the Anglican Communion Office at the United Nations (ACOUN), working to bring Anglican expertise and perspectives to the global stage. Our office plays a vital role in building strong relationships... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 