A sermon for Sixth Sunday of EasterSunday, May 5th, 2024St. Saviour, PentictonKen Gray "The great living God of heaven and Earth who made the sea and all that swim in the waters, the skies and their flying birds, the solid land and all the creatures that grow, slither, burrow, lumber, or walk upon it on... Continue Reading →
She stole the show: Ceremony, creativity, and connection
A reprint from Susie Henderson, a textile artist based in Toronto, Ontario. Her partner, Jennifer Henry is a longtime activist and justice-impassioned leader who was recently ordained as a minister in the United Church of Canada. A stole is the long “scarfy” thing worn by clergy during worship services. Sometimes people are surprised that I... Continue Reading →
Who is this for anyway? Thoughts on breakfast and other matters
A sermon preached at St. Stephen, Summerland on the third Sunday of Easter season, Sunday, April 14 2024 by the Very Rev. Ken Gray Jesus himself stood among the disciples and said to them, "Peace be with you." They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. He said to them,... Continue Reading →
Palm Sunday — Passion or Parade?
A sermon preached on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024 by the Ken Gray at St. Stephen Anglican Church in Summerland BC Today is a day of texts and stories, one of the longest set of lections in our three-year lectionary cycle. Consequently today is not a day for long sermons so I will be as... Continue Reading →
Remembering the Martyrs—in a season of immense happiness
Commemoration of St. Thomas of Canterbury, d. 29 December 1170 In a beautiful liturgy at Canterbury Cathedral, the mother church of the Anglican Communion, St. Thomas, Martyr was remembered as an inspiration to those who suffer for their faith in our own day. Historically, Thomas Becket, also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, served as... Continue Reading →
Sorrento Centre Saturday Update – Wildfire and evacuation UPDATE
The most recent news from Monday night, August 21 is encouraging. In a few words the centre remains evacuated and is not out of danger. That said however, while the fire perimeter has come to within a half kilometre of the farm, that line is being held. There has been some rain and more is... Continue Reading →
Meet my new friend Geoff – EpiscoPals 01
Below is the first in a series of conversations between myself and Bishop Geoff Woodcroft, Bishop of the Diocese of Rupert’s Land in Canada. Geoff and I first met in an elevator at General Synod 2019. Following another more recent encounter I posed some questions to Bishop Geoff to which he generously responded. The notes... Continue Reading →
St. George’s rocks – Another reflection on Anglican parish vitality in Canada
We arrived at St. George’s; a long time Anglican Parish situated beside the waters of Victoria’s Cadboro Bay on a sunny January morning. It is a parish I know well having led and attended events, worship services, youth conferences, Cursillo weekends, ordinations and synod meetings there over many years. (My mother and I tried to... Continue Reading →
Parish a-plenty — St. Matthew’s Islington, Toronto UPDATED
To say that my recent blog concerning the future of Anglican parish ministry in Canada has attracted much interest and attention is no exaggeration. To date, almost 900 viewers have read all or part of the essay, some leaving comments and others (laity and all orders of clergy) requesting conversations. In order to moderate my... Continue Reading →