Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely image

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely

AS I SEE IT By Rev. Jim Innes In 1209, Pope Innocent III persecuted a particular anti-Catholic sect, the Cathars....
The Rev'd Jim Innes
Be ready to shift your social media presence! image

Be ready to shift your social media presence!

MEDIA BYTES By Rev. Marty Levesque Twitter, once a vibrant and accessible platform, has gradually become a victim...
The Rev'd Marty Levesque
On being Christian... and being Canadian image

On being Christian... and being Canadian

A VIEW FROM THE BACK PEW By Rev. Canon Christopher B. J. Pratt In recent days there has been some discussion about...
The Rev'd Canon Christopher B. J. Pratt
It's for the birds: See, hear, pause, pray... image

It's for the birds: See, hear, pause, pray...

By Laurel Pattenden This summer I was able to vacation and visit family, for a short time, on beautiful Salt Spring...
Laurel Pattenden
The existential longing of "Barbie" image

The existential longing of "Barbie"

The following reflection contains spoilers for the “Barbie” film, proceed with caution!
The Rev’d Allie McDougall
General Synod: “The Anglican Church at its best” image

General Synod: “The Anglican Church at its best”

GROWING BEYOND THE DOORS By Rev. Canon Grayhame Bowcott For years, I have often wondered what it would be like to...
The Rev'd Canon Dr. Grayhame Bowcott
Schadenfreude vs. Freudenfreude: Relishing another’s misfortune image

Schadenfreude vs. Freudenfreude: Relishing another’s misfortune

AS I SEE IT By Rev. Jim Innes Schadenfreude is the pleasure of witnessing another's loss, failure, embarrassment,...
The Rev'd Jim Innes
My advice for this summer: Eat your vegetables! image

My advice for this summer: Eat your vegetables!

By Laurel Pattenden Most of my time since I last wrote my February column on composting has been spent waiting. Not...
Laurel Pattenden
Edu-what? Edu-tainment! Here's what it is... image

Edu-what? Edu-tainment! Here's what it is...

MEDIA BYTES By Rev. Marty Levesque Edu-tainment is a growing trend in education, and churches are beginning to...
The Rev'd Marty Levesque
Soulful reflection: More questions than answers image

Soulful reflection: More questions than answers

AS I SEE IT By Rev. Jim Innes More than a few years back, together with an Elder, I officiated at a funeral service...
The Rev'd Jim Innes