My mission project was to incorporate humour into sharing the gospel with people. I did stand-up routines in comedy clubs and my local church, and also hosted a night of dialogue on with religious and non-religious people on the humour of God. Continue reading
3 local teens have committed suicide in the last year in my small community… sitting in our church buildings, running programs only for those who attend does not support or save at risk youth. But reaching out could. Continue reading
Summer in chaplaincy has taught me that when God calls us to ministry- whatever form that takes- God is not first calling us to be flashy, funny, or fantastic. When God calls us to ministry, we are first called to perseverance and presence. Continue reading
Perhaps you have finished university and aren’t sure of the next steps. Perhaps you need to take some time to explore what direction you want to go. Or perhaps this just sounds like an awesome way to spend a year living in community, learning with other young adults and sharing some amazing outdoor experiences. Continue reading
Celebrating a spate of birthdays makes one think about age – and how we treat folks of different ages in the church. Continue reading
I am clearly understood to be middle-aged on campus. Even among staff and faculty, being in my mid-forties means that I am older than most. Yet in the parish, or when I go to church meetings in the diocese or deanery, I am seen as one of the younger generation. Continue reading
As the visitor walks past and the greeter silently thrusts a bulletin toward them, what is communicated is a message of: ‘take this bulletin and sit down’ rather than ‘I welcome you to this church’. Continue reading
Our second blog entry comes from Aidan, 18, from Edmonton, Alberta. Here at CLAY 2012, he is stage-managing the Large Group Gatherings, working with the band, the drama troupe and the technicians to ensure that things move smoothly. Continue reading
Our first blog entry comes from Hannah Shirtliff, a native of Starbuck, Manitoba. As a member of the specialist home team, she is focused on telling the story of CLAY through video, blogging, and social media. Continue reading
The gathering begins. Let me introduce you to the specialist home team, who will be sharing their experience with you. And if you’re here, why don’t you drop them a line? After all, this event is all about making connections! Continue reading
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