Attracting new members: A ministry of first impressions image

Attracting new members: A ministry of first impressions

GROWING BEYOND THE DOORS By Rev. Canon Grayhame Bowcott As a priest, visiting new members can often be like a job...
The Rev'd Canon Dr. Grayhame Bowcott
'A light heart is a long life': My reflections on Love image

'A light heart is a long life': My reflections on Love

AS I SEE IT By Rev. Jim Innes Recently, while playing pool with a group of regulars, I was off the mark, missing...
The Rev'd Jim Innes
Water of Life (Or: Why do we make our lives so complicated?) image

Water of Life (Or: Why do we make our lives so complicated?)

A VIEW FROM THE BACK PEW By Rev. Canon Christopher B. J. Pratt A number of years ago, when I dipped my toe into the...
The Rev'd Canon Christopher B. J. Pratt
Good evangelism strategy: Brought to you by... the AI! image

Good evangelism strategy: Brought to you by... the AI!

MEDIA BYTES By Rev. Marty Levesque Over the years I have written many columns on technology and ministry, best...
The Rev'd Marty Levesque
Creating space for newcomers: Avoiding a 'Saran Wrap Welcome' image

Creating space for newcomers: Avoiding a 'Saran Wrap Welcome'

GROWING BEYOND THE DOORS By Rev. Grayhame Bowcott Years ago, before my wife Jacqueline and I were even married, I...
The Rev'd Canon Dr. Grayhame Bowcott
Inclusive, all-embracing energy of LOVE image

Inclusive, all-embracing energy of LOVE

AS I SEE IT By Rev. Jim Innes As we move into the new year, I'd like to offer a priest's reflection on Love. Love...
The Rev'd Jim Innes
I am not a hoarder! (I keep telling myself) image

I am not a hoarder! (I keep telling myself)

A VIEW FROM THE BACK PEW By Rev. Canon Christopher B. J. Pratt I keep telling myself that I am not a hoarder. There...
The Rev'd Canon Christopher B. J. Pratt
Be transparent (and loud) about your mitigation measures! image

Be transparent (and loud) about your mitigation measures!

MEDIA BYTES By Rev. Marty Levesque The Covid 19 pandemic continues as we learn, adapt, and implement mitigation...
The Rev'd Marty Levesque
Say Yes! to winter composting image

Say Yes! to winter composting

By Laurel Pattenden A couple of months ago, I decided to start a winter compost pile. I know, right now you are...
Laurel Pattenden
A season for relational renovation image

A season for relational renovation

For even the most optimistic of church leaders, 2022 was another heartbreaking year. GROWING BEYOND THE DOORS By...
The Rev'd Canon Dr. Grayhame Bowcott