In Light of Scripture
I simply cannot agree with Dr. McLelland’s implication of what it means to be Reformed. In January, McLelland wrote, “Our motto is ‘always reforming’ (reformed […]
AuthorRev. Grant Gunnink, Calgary
Muslim Woman Expelled Over Veil, Files Complaint
A Muslim Woman has filed a human rights complaint after she was expelled from a Quebec college for refusing to remove her face veil. The […]
Adjusting our priorities
According to the Vanier Institute of the Family, in the past decade the debt per household for Canadian families has advanced by 45 per cent, […]
St. Andrew’s, Whycocomagh, and Little Narrow’s Pastoral Charge in Cape Breton, NS
St. Andrew’s, Whycocomagh, and Little Narrow’s Pastoral Charge in Cape Breton, N.S., held a joint communion service last December, where 11 young people joined the […]
Stroud Presbyterian Church, Innisfil, ON
Stroud, Innisfil, Ont., may have turned 100 last year, but the congregation’s roots reach back more than 150 years to the area’s settlers. To celebrate […]
The Church Speaks
The Lord of the Dance is one of my all-time favourite hymns. Not only does it have a beat you can dance to (although this […]
Knox, Oakville, ON
Knox was blessed with three Olympic torch runners: Gavin Browne, Jessica Bryce, and Alastair Hood. Gavin ran in Burlington, Jessica ran in Oakville and Alastair […]
St. Andrew’s, Sarnia, ON
St. Andrew’s celebrated its 10th annual Robbie Burns Supper in January. Entertainment in the Scots tradition was provided by the Caledonians — who have been […]
Presbyterian Girlhood
“If only your mother wouldn’t show it off before she cooks it!” This was my father’s weekly lament about the Sunday routine in my grandparents’ […]
Faith: A Contact Sport
Re Lift Up Your Voice, February It appears that Joyce Gladwell took one for the team by sharing her intimate hospital experience with Record readers. Her […]
Effective Animators Need Training
As a pastoral musician who has served the church for nearly 20 years, I was a little nervous when I saw the cover of the […]
Quebec Human Rights Commission Weighs in on Muslim Veils
The Quebec Human Rights Comission has ruled that Muslim women who wear veils must show their faces when applying for health cards in the province. […]
Christianity in Turmoil
Re Theology 101, February When I saw the list of books that were suggested reading I was astounded to see author Marcus Borg included in […]
Defined by Generosity
In the Great Hall of the Museum of Civilization in Ottawa there is an epitaph for an aboriginal leader named Chief Clelamen: In Memory of […]
Turning the World Upside Down
As you read this, the Long-Range Planning Committee has just finished hosting a conference which they hope and pray will be one of those moments […]
Whinging Faiz
Re Passive Activism, March Having just read Andrew Faiz’s article on the TV fundraisers for Haiti I’m still shaking my head! Hey, a whole industry […]
St. Andrew’s, Westville, NS
The story of Holy Week, based on the gospels, “A Walk Through Holy Week”(reading and drama) was presented at St. Andrew’s, Westville N.S., under the […]
St. Mark’s, Don Mills, Toronto, ON
How do you celebrate your 55th? The folks at St. Mark’s did it up: With an honoured guest, the Moderator of the General Assembly, Rev. […]
Loving the Sermon
What do you hope to receive when your minister stands up to preach on Sunday morning? A gospel message taking you deep into the heart […]
Blair Offered No Regrets
Re McGill Partnering With Tony Blair, February The news item should raise some eyebrows. Blair is a man who through lies and deception helped launch […]