How does a stunt attempting to expose empty consumerism help us reflect on the true gift of the Christ Child to us? Continue reading
1: Churches are empty. 2:McDonald’s is full. 3: Let’s jam a fast-food joint into the narthex. This can’t be a good idea. Continue reading
When asked about the solution to the frantic busyness of life, someone in the conversation responded “Retirement!”, only to have such a notion negated by the retired individuals in the group – who often find themselves as busy, if not busier, than before. Continue reading
Are soccer games and kitten videos getting in the way of people coming to church? Is the answer the mere removal of these obstacles? Or, do we use these things as clever gimmicks to ‘hook’ people? What if there is there something deeper going on? Continue reading
Fashion. Faith. Fear. How does faith in Jesus inform how we worry about what we should wear? Does Jesus have anything to say about fashion? Continue reading
Perhaps only the boldest Sunday School teachers will want to highlight the image in Sunday’s readings. “Now children, did you know Jesus is like a snake on a stick?” Continue reading
How do you deal with frustrating interuptions? What if you asked yourself, “What is The Lord trying to tell me?” Continue reading
A park. A hike. A Bible. Sometimes that’s all you need. Continue reading
Where this Gospel story goes sideways for me is when Jesus shows up. This is even more terrifying to the disciples than the storm! The truth is that for many of us the hard labor in the storm is actually a more comfortable reality than encountering the awesome power of Jesus to master those forces. Continue reading
Nesting within a religion can provide a secure foothold and the firm hand of authority along the journey; yet, ultimately, the seeker must always be prepared to move on. Continue reading
The Community is a ministry of the Anglican Church of Canada
privacy policy • forum rules and guidelines • contact us
