An experienced preacher was asked, “What one piece of advice would you give to young preachers?” He said, “Every time you preach, always ask why others should believe what you’re […]

Today is Pentecost. On this day, we celebrate the gift of Spirit and life and communication. The first reading from Ezekiel is a wonderful parable about the gift of God […]

Today, in the first reading from Acts, we heard the minutes of the very first church meeting in history. Peter gives a report about what’s been happening. Then they get […]

I have a friend who has a friend … Tim is a Lutheran pastor who freely admits that he is a liturgical, theological and musical snob. His favourite rant was […]

As I reflect on the last two weeks, a common theme emerges, which is tied together by today’s gospel reading. Two weeks ago, I was in Fernie. We talked together […]

Greetings from Christ Church, Cranbrook. Greetings from your brothers and sisters in the East Kootenay region. Greetings from Archbishop John, whose prayers are with us this morning. I want to […]

The couple was celebrating their 60th anniversary. Both were 85 years old, and both were still in very good health, largely because the wife had insisted on healthy foods and […]

Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! That’s how we greet each other throughout the 50 days of this Easter season. Easter is not a time for […]

“O God, enlarge within us the sense of fellowship with all living things, with our brothers and sisters the animals and all creatures to whom you gave the earth as […]

Last week, I said that Christian faith is not so much about becoming a better person, or believing something, or even doing something. Christian faith has to do with learning […]