Generation † Canadian Anglican Youth
Generation has been the voice of Canadian Anglican Youth Ministry since June 2006. Now, as a part of the Community, we’re continuing to explore the changing face of youth ministry across the country.
Locking Up the Poor: Laura’s Response
By Laura Walton This is a response to Christian Harvey’s article about the Omnibus Crime Bill that was recently passed in the House of Commons. Check out the article here. The new “tough on crime” bill is challenging. It is … Continue reading
Giddy Like a 13 year old: A review of the Hunger Games Movie
By Christian Harvey This review has spoilers, so if you haven’t seen the movie, then go see it then come back and read this. You have been warned, now you can’t get mad. Harry Potter? Too much commitment, I mean … Continue reading
Locking Up the Poor: Andrew’s Response
By Andrew Stephens-Rennie This is a response to Christian Harvey’s article about the Omnibus Crime Bill that was recently passed in the House of Commons. What time do I have, really? What time do I have to think about things … Continue reading
Locking Up the Poor: Judy’s Response
By Judy Steers This is a response to Christian Harvey’s article about the Omnibus Crime Bill that was recently passed in the House of Commons. Check out the article here Lots of people are talking about this issue! Thanks for … Continue reading
Locking Up The Poor
By Christian Harvey This is the first in a dialogue by all the members of the Youth Initiatives Team on the Omnibus Crime Bill that was recently passed in the House of Commons. We would love for you to join … Continue reading
What My Two Year Old Taught Me About Mission Trips
By Christian Harvey My son just turned two years old, and he always wants to be helpful. He loves unloading the dishwasher (though it results in a lot of dropped dishes), sweeping (which is a hazard to everyone) and stirring … Continue reading
Church Isn’t
What is the church? Check out this video from a youth group in Southwestern Ontario asking what church is, and what it isn’t.
Invisible Children, Joseph Kony and Complexity :: Part 3
Rattling around in my brain last night were words from the second chapter of St. Paul’s letter to the Philippians: Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others. Let the same mind … Continue reading
Invisible Children, Joseph Kony and Complexity :: Part 2
Yesterday, almost as soon as I hit ‘publish’ on my previous post, I had the sense that I would need to write a follow-up. The thing is, I know that it’s really easy to rail against a group or an organisation, … Continue reading
Invisible Children, Joseph Kony & Complexity
Many of you have probably heard the hype by now. I’ve seen links to the cleverly marketed Kony 2012 video come through my feed from multiple unrelated sources. It’s come from men and women, young and old, and mostly white. … Continue reading