A sermon for the combined congregations of St. Stephen Anglican Church and Summerland United Church at the Stone Church in Summerland -- Thanksgiving Sunday, October 12, 2025 -- The Very Rev. Ken Gray It’s a familiar scenario to all of us. We walk into a grocery store, or a car dealership, or into one of... Continue Reading →
[First, a disclaimer] Truth be told, the correct phrase is “I will” and not “I do.” In the movies, couples say I do; in Anglican rites the response is I will. The former is considered by many as relating to one point in time; the latter to an enduring commitment and experience over time. For... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/hKgUxqXoc9M Today is the day that I will sit down and plan my own funeral, not the entire rite, but the music. Some will ask me if I am feeling poorly. Not at all. My arthritis continues to exert influence; hearing joins sight in disadvantage; diabetic management continues apace, and my memory fails increasingly each... Continue Reading →
A report from the Rev., Dr. Rachel Mash, Anglican Communion, co-facilitatorPublished on Facebook The 1st of September, known globally as the World Day of Prayer for Creation, marks the beginning of the Season of Creation. In March 2024, a major conference held in Assisi explored the vision of elevating this day into a liturgical feast... Continue Reading →
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 →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 