Here in Churchland, we almost always believe ourselves to be welcoming and warm. We like to think that our parishes will greet newcomers with open arms, with smiles, with true Christian mentality. I was delighted this morning to receive such a greeting. Continue reading
Notice that it is the adults of the existing congregation who are challenged to do what it takes to provide a welcoming community and sense of belonging. We need be talking about how can we create a sense of welcome for families. We might have to ask some hard questions. What is working? What changes should we make? How do we create accessible spaces where families feel at home during worship? What can we do to demonstrate to children and families that they truly belong? Continue reading
Personally, I love it when mistakes happen. What is more, I think God loves it too. These mistakes are blessed moments by which we are reminded that in worship we do not offer perfection; we offer ourselves. The criterion for our worship is not the absence of mistake, but the inclusion of honesty and authenticity. Continue reading
While the culture encourages us to build life upon the altar of our own enjoyments, in Lent we actively limit our enjoyments. After all, what is more diametrically opposed to a self-pleasing culture than a time of fasting self-denial? Continue reading
Ultimately, the creation of the Calgary Secular Church testifies that God is active. It shows that God is working in people’s hearts in deeper ways than we can acknowledge. Continue reading
Decluttering can be difficult process, where we have to let go. We have to prioritise what will stay and what will not. This is not just a physical reality, our spiritual lives sometimes need to be decluttered to prevent a lot of extra stuff from distracting our connection with God. Continue reading
What does it mean to be liturgical in 2013? Are our congregations wishing for a deeper level of participation and involvement in the unfolding of our worship? Continue reading
In this rural parish, by design we have to be a flexible bunch. Life happens; we adapt. Otherwise we really WOULD get bent out of shape. Continue reading
It’s that time of year when we reflect on the year that has passed, and start thinking about the year to come. Do your 2013 New Year’s resolutions include something relating to your spiritual or church life? Continue reading
As we get closer and closer to Christmas, we still celebrate our time in Advent with a few more Anglican gems… Continue reading
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