In a world that can feel like it’s falling apart, finding joy can sometimes seem like an impossible task. With so much pain, suffering, and chaos all around us, it’s easy to get caught up in negativity and lose sight of the all the good things that are present around us too. Even in theContinue reading “Finding joy even in a world that can feel like it is falling apart”
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Social Justice and Advocacy — Key Aspects of Christian Service
As Christians, we are called to serve others and to work towards a more just and equitable society. This means not only helping those in need, but also advocating for policies and practices that promote social justice. At Christ Church we maintain a very strong connection with the offices of our Members of Parliament andContinue reading “Social Justice and Advocacy — Key Aspects of Christian Service”
On Pilgrimages… from an Anglican Pilgrim
I have been in the process of receiving a Grant of Arms from the Queen’s Herald in Canada, and in that process, have had to spend some time considering images and symbols that speak of my life, while connecting with my ancestry. From the outset, Canon David Bowyer designed a beautiful coat of arms thatContinue reading “On Pilgrimages… from an Anglican Pilgrim”
On the Blessings of Going Home
We sometimes take the blessings of home and family for granted. It’s easy to forget how wonderful it is to be grounded and have a place where we can relax and be ourselves, with people who know us and love us. As I get closer and closer to the move to Kingston, the beauty andContinue reading “On the Blessings of Going Home”
Our Hearts Burn within Us – Finding Jesus Christ in the Everyday
One of the Gospel stories that I often have had to struggle with, is the Easter story of how Cleopas and his companion are walking along the road to Emmaus, and encounter our Lord but do not recognize him. In the church where I grew up, there was a beautiful window over the font thatContinue reading “Our Hearts Burn within Us – Finding Jesus Christ in the Everyday”
On Maintenance and Mission
Twelve years ago, I had just moved to a new parish, and so both my former parish and my new one were involved in the Lay side of the Fresh Start program. The question was asked of the laity, “If something happened and your parish ceased to exist tomorrow morning, would anyone miss it, andContinue reading “On Maintenance and Mission”
Finding time for the little things in ministry as an Anglican Priest
I often find that I sort of dread coming in to the office on Tuesdays. There is always the inevitable number of things that need to be seen to from Sunday; calls to be made, follow-ups, etc. There is the regular weekly staff meeting to go over the calendar for the coming week, and onContinue reading “Finding time for the little things in ministry as an Anglican Priest”