A message from Bishop Deon K JohnsonBishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missourihttps://www.facebook.com/deon.k.johnson.3 [Ken Gray] Enjoy this lovely note from the Bishop of Missouri. At this very busy time in the church year, where lay and clergy leaders, including musicians and others who care for worship in congregations large and small, his message is timely.... Continue Reading →
Ash Wednesday is one of my favourite times of the liturgical year. Sure, Christmas is fun; and Christianity is anchored in the Easter Festival. We enjoy communion with Christ through the gift of the Holy Spirit celebrated at Pentecost. But despite the richness of all these great festivals, I still find Ash Wednesday profound and... Continue Reading →
I have now “sung for my supper,”--and I did actually sing, though not for my supper. In leading Anglican worship at the Church of the Nativity in Sandy Cove Nova Scotia on Sunday, July 14, 2024, I have now fulfilled my liturgical obligation. The deal was that I would lead worship for two successive Sundays... Continue Reading →
This past weekend Anglican Deacons, Canada gathered for its triennial meeting at the beautiful Sorrento Centre in the Shuswap region of British Columbia. Approximately sixty attendees from Anglican and Lutheran congregations, with guests from The United Church of Canada worshipped, prayed, sang, and studied for three days together. I was invited to join them for... Continue Reading →
A LITURGICAL OPPORTUNITY; AN ECUMENICAL KAIROS -- AN EMERGING CONSENSUS TO ENHANCE THE “FEAST OF CREATION” AND HONOUR THE CREATOR — The story so far The notes below draw heavily on a published report of Conference proceedings available here. After decades of ecumenical celebrations (since 1989) of the annual “Feast of Creation” of September 1,... Continue Reading →
Juno is an increasingly popular (at least in her own mind) dog blogger who lives with the Mapaw and Papaw in beautiful Summerland in the South Okanagan region of British Columbia With thanks to Melissa Kirsch at the New York Times Finally, a different kind of news event. Time for something not tied to the... 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 →
Definitely not a Valentine’s Day greetingA reflection for Ash Wednesday, Feb 14, 2024 They come in all shapes, colours, and sizes. They come as rolling cannisters drawn by a flexible tentacle, or as upright sticks with handles and a bag; they come as horizontal cylinders to be dragged across the floor. They are installed protruding... Continue Reading →
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 →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 