Following a flurry of online and in-person book launches, I was delighted to receive the following review of Partnership as Mission: Essays in Memory of Ellie Johnson by the Rev. Margaret Marquardt. Such a pleasant surprise from one who knows the tough road of advocacy, long before the word "justice" even entered my own vocabulary.... Continue Reading →
The opportunity is before us: Lessons from Ellie Johnson
A sermon shared with the parish of St. George, Cadboro Bay, Victoria BC on Sunday, April 28, 2024 by the Very Rev. Ken Gray I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing . . .... Continue Reading →
The Magnitude of All Things – Thoughts on grief and the climate crisis
A presentation at St. George the Martyr, Victoria BC -- Wednesday April 24, 2024 -- Kenneth Gray The late Fran Haberlin, co-director of the Sorrento Centre always began her presentations with: “Gee it’s great to be here,” and “where do we go from here?” Well it is great to be here and thanks for coming... Continue Reading →
West Coast Book Launches
PARTNERSHIP AS MISSIONEssays in Memory of Ellie Johnson Following successful launches in Ontario and Quebec it is time to share this inspiring volume in person with BC readers. With thanks to those hosting us in both Vancouver and Victoria please share the posters included below with those interested in Christian mission today. We draw attention... Continue Reading →
The baby is born, so what next?
Rev. Alecia Greenfield, priest, activist, artist will host a launch in Vancouver on Sunday, April 21 -- details soon An update on my little book project -- Partnership as Mission READER RESPONSE This is a such a well written book, creatively addressing a most vital, if not the most vital issue for those of us... Continue Reading →
Never say Never
Our “little book”: Partnership as Mission: Essays in Memory of Ellie Johnson is now published and available for sale. Kenneth Gray, Maylanne Maybee, EditorsWipf and Stock Publishers; 288 pagesAvailable in softcover, e-book, and hardcover Now through December 19, on sale at 40%off. Visit our publisher, Wipf and Stock and use the code JOY23 to receive... Continue Reading →