The 10th Commandment—a reflection on the “why Anglican” question at...
I occasionally trespass against the tenth commandment. Particularly when I hear the descriptions of congregations busting at the seams with young families, moving into spanking new buildings, offering...
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Something remarkable just happened
Something remarkable just happened. Last week, nearly 40 of the Anglican Church of Canada’s youngest priests gathered together in Montreal for professional development, networking, and ministry...
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Justice Camp 2014
Justice Camp 2014 has ended. As I write, a few final good-byes are being said. On Wednesday, newly returned from an immersion visit of 14 people to the oil/tar sands of northern Alberta, I was bereft...
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Racing with the Reverend: Targa 2014
This fall, one of The Community’s members has been taking part in a unique opportunity for mission: Targa 2014. The Rev. Canon David Burrows has built a network of sponsors, and has been racing his way...
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TRC Closing Events: this book cannot be rushed
Today, my six-year journey with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is channelled into my five-hour journey by train from Toronto to Ottawa. VIA train 52 glides through Michi Saagniig Nishnaabeg...
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May 30: “Grandson, they are starting to see us.”
I was at the opening to the KAIROS intergenerational gathering last evening in Ottawa, listening to the speakers reflect on the meaning of reconciliation and telling of personal and family experience...
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early morning, before light, heading to Victoria Island, meeting up with old & new friends, seeing familiar faces, elders welcoming us to the traditional territory of the Algonquins the wind blows...
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May 31: how beautiful are the feet…
Romans 10:15 And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the Gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!” At the Sacred...
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May life not simply go on
The Rev. Monique Stone As someone seeking to witness, learn and humbly support the journey of healing and reconciliation at this weeks Truth & Reconciliation Commission Closing Events I made my...
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The refugee crisis and that picture
I will admit it. I am, literally, in tears as I write this. The picture. Yes—that picture that started circulating yesterday of the 3 year old boy washed up on the beach in Turkey. He and his family...
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