On funerals, weddings and baptisms image

On funerals, weddings and baptisms

By Rev. Canon Keith Nethery Rarely do clergy gather together that the conversation doesn’t turn to funerals,...
The Rev'd Canon Keith Nethery
“The light shines on in the dark…” image

“The light shines on in the dark…”

By Rev. Canon Christopher B. J. Pratt Like a curtain being drawn across a window, shutting out the sun’s glare and...
The Rev'd Canon Christopher B. J. Pratt
Life-long learning: understanding ourselves image

Life-long learning: understanding ourselves

by Rev. Val Kenyon Close to the heart of what it means to be human lies the dynamic process of finding and making...
The art of peace: letting go of self-protectivnes image

The art of peace: letting go of self-protectivnes

By Rev. Jim Innes “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do”(Lk 23:34) The world is ravaged by...
The Rev'd Jim Innes
Cleaning your house: the way to a Holy Lent image

Cleaning your house: the way to a Holy Lent

By Libi Clifford When I was growing up, one of the signs of spring was the annual house cleaning. This was a...
Have you ever been asked why you give? image

Have you ever been asked why you give?

By Andra Townshend O’Neill Is it in response to the generosity of God? That may not be the first thing that...
Coaching begins with valuing relationships and effective listening image

Coaching begins with valuing relationships and effective listening

By Ven. Perry Chuipka A seven-year old boy had lived near this large church all his young life. He used to watch...
Being connected – being accepted and loved image

Being connected – being accepted and loved

By Rev. Jim Inness “I’d rather starve in Newfoundland than live anywhere else”. This is a well-articulated...
The Rev'd Jim Innes
A small group with big hearts image

A small group with big hearts

The children and youth at Church of the Epiphany in Woodstock may be a small group, but they have big hearts. For...
A life of service: “Make us worthy of our calling” image

A life of service: “Make us worthy of our calling”

REFLECTION ON MY ORDINATION By Rev. David A. Hyatt I was offered an opportunity to submit a reflection on my...