God Stuff
Great Music Because the Presbyterian Record wisely determined that my original entry about pin-up models selling caskets would lead people to actually look up racy […]
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A Canadian Love Story
What makes the statue of David Thompson even more unique is that standing beside him is a statue of his wife, Charlotte Small. Of all the statuary of the famous early indigenous chiefs, white explorers and other founders of Canada, apparently there is only one that includes the spouse.
Lent on the Land
I’m reflecting on our reading from Deuteronomy within days of the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report. It’s hard to read a text that sets a liturgy of thanksgiving for a people who believe God has given them someone else’s land.
The Gold Standard
Love is a pretty central theme to Jesus’s teachings and example. Not only was love commanded but it was set out as the primary factor for the discerning of true believers.
Ahlan Wa Sahlan
The Canadian Forces flight 3129 landed around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 10th last year.
A Real Minister
I can say I have found the world of ministry more supportive for women in the last 15 years than the first 15 years of my service.
New Building Opens at VST
THE Vancouver School of Theology, which houses the Presbyterian seminary, St. Andrew’s Hall, opened its new, smaller building on Nov. 14. “Our vision, our calling […]
Walking Together
The house-mother is doing her rounds; the beam of light from her flashlight announces her presence. I have to muffle my cries and pretend to sleep.
Christian Craziness
Gifts If you’re like me, just after Christmas you always find yourself stumbling across the perfect gift for that Christian friend you weren’t sure what […]
There is Always Room at the Top
The Designated Women First, I want to respond with my gut feeling about being a woman leader in the PCC today. We’ve certainly come a […]
Energy and Hope
After four years of work and waiting, Westmount Presbyterian in Edmonton is set to become the site of Canada’s first zero-net energy townhouse development, providing energy efficient homes for low income and refugee families in the city.
‘I Was Led to Do This’
Pauline Brown’s story is of God calling an unlikely candidate to do God’s work, and the willingness to answer that call. It gives me goosebumps.
Questions of Justice and Truth
We can celebrate that women have come a long way, but we still have major work to do. Full equality and justice
for women are still a long way off, especially when we glance at the world globally
A Fragile Bereavement
For Sarah, the picture of the fetus on her ultrasound confirmed that it was a reality. And when Sarah lost her first baby in the 16th week of her pregnancy, being told she was “only four months along” made it no easier to lose.
Reclaiming Darkness in My Spiritual Journey
“So why do you suppose we don’t see the northern lights like we used to?”
Linda was gazing out the large window from our darkened bedroom as she spoke.
A New Normal
But the New Year brings, as it always must, a return to routine. Auld claes and porridge, as my Scottish mum would tell you, and that’s frugal January.
Concerning Spiritual Gifts
Can a Christian be spiritual but not religious?
Shouting for More
I’ve been wanting to do this issue on women in ministry for ages. We’ve wondered how to do it, what would be helpful, what wouldn’t. We spoke with others. Did we get it right? I don’t know. But I do know it had to be done.
Meet a 2016 Moderator Nominee: Rev. Wes Denyer
Rev. Wes Denyer is minister at Rosedale, Toronto. He has served as clerk, moderator and committee convener at the presbytery level, and has convened a number of national teams including the organization team behind the Stewards by Design conference and the design team behind the Emmaus Conference in 2010.
Meet a 2016 Moderator Nominee: Rev. Douglas Rollwage
Rev. Douglas Rollwage is minister at Zion, Charlottetown. He has moderated presbyteries, has convened and served on lots of committees at local and national levels, and has acted as a resource person at General Assemblies.