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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.

Incredible Edible…Nativities!

This week’s theme – Food! For this and other ironic choices (nativity made of …. pork?) visit the Humour Pages        

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Om Nom Nomelluia – Edible Nativities

Fasten your seatbelt…there’s a LOT of them.   And, I thought I had uncovered all the pork-based nativities…I was wrong! Last year’s pork based nativity (with sauerkraut…)                           … Continue reading

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Tis the Season…to shop?

By Christian Harvey It is obvious that Christmas has gone from celebrating the birth of the prince of peace to a celebration of the victory of consumerism. But how do we talk about it with our teenagers? Here are a … Continue reading

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A Tale of Two Tables

Growing up, my family and I would spend every Christmas Eve at my Aunt’s house. We’d pack up the car in the early evening and make the hour-or-so drive from Milton, Ontario to St. Catharines. St. Catharines was where my … Continue reading

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The Beatbox Nativity

I wonder how many Canadian priests are now furiously preparing video responses to this. If you’ve got a rapping priest, or if you’ve got some rhythm in you, you might want to check out this article about Rev. TyTe, the beatbox vicar.

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Fact or Fiction?

I recently found an interesting study from the Barna Group discussing why young people leave church. The research lists six significant reasons why nearly three out of every five young Christians (59%) disconnect either permanently or for an extended period of … Continue reading

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Wearing Faith on Your Sleeve

What does it mean to wear my faith on my sleeve? How is it that I live out my faith? (How) do I share my faith in Jesus with others? Sometimes we get uncomfortable when people talk about sharing their … Continue reading

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Extraordinary nativities 2011, continued

Scanning the options of Nativities made out of Food, Nativities made out of (un)natural materials, and Nativities Featuring Unusual Characters, I think we’ll go for the latter this week… Read on!   “And suddenly there was with the angel Ezwebbusinessbuilder2 … Continue reading

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Wesley Hill, The Church and The Wire

I came across this article earlier today sharing some thoughts on how HBO’s series “The Wire” might be incredibly relevant for those of us who are leaders within the church. Whether clergy or lay, paid or volunteer, what can we … Continue reading

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Expectant Hope

From Andrew, an apprentice of Jesus Christ. To God’s people in the Anglican Church of Canada, faithful followers of Christ. Grace to you and peace from God our Father. In this Advent season may God uphold you in hope held … Continue reading

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