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Poetry

I’m 14 and I wrote a poem about God’s expectations that I think many teenagers will relate to. I’d like to share it with other young Anglicans. by Stephanie C. I want to be perfect How hard do I try? … Continue reading

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Seek the Carrot. Live the Carrot. Be the Carrot – A story of Pilgrimage

By Su McLeod Church of St John the Divine, Victoria, British Columbia In this reflection, I’d like to spend some time talking about carrots! So what do we know about the Noble Carrot? Depending on type they can be long … Continue reading

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Straight Outta Compline

Written by Anglican Kyle “DJ Cranmer” Wagner (PEI), and Lutheran Peter “Via Media” Reinhardt (BC), this awesome rap was professionally (!??) produced on a macbook. Written, recorded, video filmed and produced at the Ask & Imagine May 2009 program at … Continue reading

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Drive-Thru Church

If you don’t like your church sometimes, just go to the drive-thru and have one made to order…   httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4QFKS4LzS4&feature=related zp8497586rq

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Top Ten Reasons to be Anglican/Episcopalian

Comedian Robin Williams (who is Episcopalian) listed these in a skit on an HBO special:  10.  No snake handling.                       (what is that?) 9. You can believe in dinosaurs.* 8. … Continue reading

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From Crucifixion/Resurrection to Chocolate Bunnies and Coloured Eggs

Comedian Robin Williams talks about the life of Jesus and how a lot of Western Culture has kind of missed the point of Easter. He also recalls a quote from Ghandi, when Ghandi was asked “What do you think of … Continue reading

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Human Being Recall Notice

This notice applies to all human beings, no exceptions. Please read carefully. The Maker of all human beings is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of … Continue reading

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random t-shirts

What's your favourite t-shirt caption? Write it in the comments.  Or, send a photo of it to us at [email protected] so we can post it for everyone to see.   Here's some of our favourites:  

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Give it up for … Lent!

It’s Lent! What are you doing to keep that in your mind in your daily life? A lot of people take up the Christian spiritual practice of self-denial in some way, that is, giving something up for Lent. Here’s an … Continue reading

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Youth Ministry Podcasts

  The Institute for Youth Ministry at Princeton Theological Seminary has a large number of fr how to file divorce ee online resources, including podcasts, audio journals and print articles –  all designed to help you develop your skills or take … Continue reading

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