From the Anglican Communion News Service - First posted on Posted on: March 20, 2026 241 PM - Photo Credit: Neil Turner for Lambeth Palace / The Anglican Communion Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally Prays for Healing and Hope for the World Ahead of Historic Installation More than two thousand people from across the country... Continue Reading →
Anglicanism #1, from Dan Scott on Facebook Over the next few reflections, I want to share a few thoughts about Anglicanism—the tradition that became my spiritual home. A Christian doesn’t exactly convert to Anglicanism. Baptized believers may eventually ask to be formally received and confirmed, but in practice they are welcomed to participate from the... Continue Reading →
Another in the series: “Stories from Somewhere” by Ken Gray Barricade — (from French barrique 'barrel') is any object or structure that creates a barrier or obstacle to control, block passage or force the flow of traffic in the desired direction. The day has finally arrived. After many weeks of planning, our small group of... Continue Reading →
During my recent trip to Victoria caught up with my longtime friend, Curt Bergen. Curt and I have known each other for most of our adult lives. We first met while organ students of Ed Norman in the 1970s in Victoria. We met at an organ concert at the downtown St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church though... Continue Reading →
What to do with leftover stubs from altar candles? While some churches have abandoned beeswax or other real wax candles, some parishes continue to use them in worship. They look and smell lovely; better than any battery or oil fueled substitute for my money. The only problem is what to do with the stubs, a... Continue Reading →
Another in a series of short personal fictional stories about a mystery church with a quirky minister in an unnamed community, though not in a galaxy far away. Enjoy. Between the covers A face stares up at me from a large bowl of Bouillabaisse, a French seafood stew — the version before me with a... Continue Reading →
More original fiction from your humble scribe “I know we’re not all here yet, but let’s start anyway,” Gladys announced. “The others will arrive soon, I hope.” Awkwardly spaced between uncomfortable pews, we gathered upstairs in the church sanctuary, an uncomfortable though convenient rehearsal space, huddled around the one-manual, four-stop pipe organ donated by someone,... Continue Reading →
A sermon for the congregation of St. Saviour Church, Penticton on Sunday, October 5, 2025 [St. Francis transferred from Oct 4) by the Very Rev. Ken Gray “Preach the gospel at all times, and when absolutely necessary, use words” Attributed to St. Francis, these words embody the thirteenth-century Italian whose greatest honour was to be... Continue Reading →
Posting on David’s Facebook page, Joan Bubbs, David’s wife shared the sad news: “I have signed on to David's Facebook page to share the heartbreaking news that David died yesterday [Sunday], after a short illness. Some of you will also know that David was suffering from severe dementia. The combination of physical and mental deterioration... Continue Reading →
[Ken Gray] As a priest I have always enjoyed close relationships with Anglican bishops with whom I have served in various dioceses since 1982. Our shared leadership was not without fault or challenge on both ends. At times bishops have been wonderfully supportive and inspiring to me. I hope the reverse is also true. I... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 