What in our present collection of authorized texts for eucharist and baptism is groaning at you for revision? Why is that? What’s lacking and why does it feel to you that there is lack?—and remember that other questions are going to follow soon! Continue reading
Small parishes can make big differences. By coming together, one small congregation supported a number of mission initiatives of the wider church. They celebrated that it’s not about the number recorded in the vestry book; it’s about the strength of heart and faith reaching out into the community. Continue reading
Life is full of tensions, but we can choose how to respond to those situations. Sometimes we just need to apply a new perspective, to re-focus. Nothing may change but ourselves; and that can make everything different. Continue reading
Our challenge is not to presume that ministry that isn’t seen is being ignored. Rather, it is either being temporarily shifted in the priority scale, or that they are being done out of our limited sight. Continue reading
Professional collegiality is important. Whatever ministry we are undertaking, it’s helpful to have others who understand our work, appreciate our work, challenge our work, and support our work. Continue reading
What is the difference between authentic church ministry and mere publicity stunts? What’s the difference between wanting to build community, and wanting to simply attract attention? These are thoughts I had when I heard about the “Seusscharist”. Continue reading
Many times age seems to be a barrier to ministry and mission in the church. Persons are overlooked because they are too old or too young. We dismiss the quiet, introverted souls as we strive to respond to the squeaky wheels in our communities. Continue reading
As the aspects of our lives shift and flow and change, so to does our response to God’s call in our lives. Responding to that changing call requires both ongoing discernment and flexibility. But when it is work that responds to God’s will, it will always be right, and surprising, and worth celebrating. Continue reading
If one cannot identify Newfoundland and Labrador as where you’re from, instantly the conclusion is, you are a CFA, (come from away). Many times in this instance, the conversations and sharing changes, for there is little hope of sorting out family history, common friends, or a common history. Whether we are from here, or from there, however, identity is essential in the Christian journey. Continue reading
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