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The Woman at the Well – Spoken Word

Awesome video. We saw it at one of the liturgies at Common Ground (National Youth Ministry Forum) in June 2011.

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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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Your Creativity

Would you like to send… a photo? a poem? your artwork? a scan of a collage you made? or other creative work? Send a .jpg file or .doc file, with a caption or description if you want, to jsteers(at)national.anglican.ca and … Continue reading

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Late at night, after Youth Group

This evocative poem, which many youth ministers will resonate with, was written by Andrew Horne, a priest in the diocese of Calgary. It is printed here with his permission. Late at night, after Youth Group Stef and Eliza curled on … Continue reading

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In the image…

I wonder if we reflect the image of God like this? The waters of our lives show that image not quite as sharply, slightly rippled, but in the depth, the stillness and peace one can see reflected the image of … Continue reading

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A Call to Worship

“Your whole life should be an act of worship for your Father. His holy presence calls us into this lifestyle of worship.” Photo by Adam at Camp Medley, New Brunswick Hypnosis To Change Your Life. zp8497586rq

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Poem by Jenn

Jenn A. Saskatchewan Waters of Life I am standing in a shower of memories. Moments pouring through my mind. They are playing out before me. Or flashing before my eyes. The feelings swirl together. As they drain out of sight. … Continue reading

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Spiral

This picture, which I did during a silent retreat day, doesn't exactly have any simple pictorial symbolism.  I find that art can be meditative and helps clear away excess thoughts.  For a half hour it was just me, the pastels, … Continue reading

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Finding Home

“After a day full of activities at the May Ask  & Imagine program, I decided to have some downtime to myself. So, this is what came out of my downtime.  After several attempts to find the missing gap in my … Continue reading

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