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Holy lovesickness

What is your understanding of sacred space? Is it the waterfront – with miles of sandy beach stretching out in both directions and a vision of mountains in the far distance? Is it the mountains, with...

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Sacred stuff and deal breakers | Dream project blog: part four

I had started to hear some of these stories previously from friends at Grace Anglican Church, from the leadership who have been part of various meetings around St. Catharines and most particularly from...

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150 at 2:51

I recently returned from our annual clergy retreat. There was a speaker and a schedule, but these things were punctuated by extended times of silence. We woke in silence. We ate in silence. Even our...

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Responding to the King

Last Sunday we closed off the liturgical year with the Sunday commonly called The Reign of Christ. Even though we stand on the threshold of Advent, ready to hear the news of the Christ’s birth, we...

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Bearing frustration

The most annoying thing about community is that it is filled with other people. Life would be much easier if everything revolved around my own plans, thoughts, or experiences. Don’t you agree? Have you...

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Welcoming Christmas guests

Christmas is coming! Are you ready? Really, who is?! We’re still just getting used to being in Advent. Let’s not rush things! And yet—let’s be prepared. Preparation is, after all, what this blue season...

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The divine lover comes

When you think about the celebration of Christmas, what Bible readings do you normally think about? Maybe your mind goes right to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, with readings detailing the birth of...

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St. Peter and uncertainty

Every year that I’ve been aware of the Feast of Confession of St. Peter, I’ve likely come to it with the same sleepy and benign understanding. Basically, it’s good that we benignly acknowledge that...

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Discipleship in 4 easy steps

Over the next couple of weeks, we will hear several stories regarding the call of the first disciples. This past Sunday started this off with the calling of Andrew and Peter. Since then, the calling of...

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Needles, 911, and a wake-up call

Last Wednesday night, our evening worship was brought to a grinding halt by a medical emergency, and I had a powerful encounter with Jesus—although I didn’t know it at the time. Advent Café is the name...

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