See, I am making all things new.
Revelation 21:5
By Rev. Canon Val Kenyon
IT'S JANUARY. That means a new year, complete with a mixture of hope, curiosity, and a sense of possibility.
The beginning of a new year is, however, more than a moment to set goals. A new year is also an invitation to reflect more deeply on how God has been shaping us over the past 12 months as we look ahead to how we are being called to grow in the twelve months yet to come. EfM reminds us that growing as a Christian happens through the steady weaving together of scripture, tradition, reason, and experience, and the New Year offers a natural time to reflect.
Scripture shows us again and again that God is a God of renewal, calling people into new paths, new understandings, and new communities of purpose. Tradition gives us practices of prayer, discernment, and reflection that help us take stock of our lives without fear or self-condemnation. Reason helps us see patterns recognizing where growth is needed and where new habits or boundaries might be helpful. Experience grounds us, encouraging us to notice how God has already been present and at work in the joys and challenges of our lives.
EfM teaches us to ask questions like: Where is God in this? What is God calling forth? How might I respond? The New Year is a powerful moment to ask these and other questions. We might reflect on how we use our time, how we listen for God’s voice, how we serve others, or how we nurture relationships that strengthen us for the ministry we are called to in our everyday lives.
As we begin this new year, we do so trusting that God meets us with grace and possibility. The Scripture above, See, I am making all things new, from Revelation, affirms what lays at the heart of all Christian growth, and indeed what lies at the heart of the EfM journey. God is always renewing, reshaping, and calling us into a deeper, more courageous life of faith.
So Happy New Year from us all at EfM Huron, and may 2026 be for each of us a time of renewing as we answer this invitation to reflect more deeply and to grow more intentionally.
If we at EfM can be of any assistance to you, or you would like to learn more about what EfM has to offer please reach out to Libi Clifford, the Diocese of Huron EfM Coordinator or myself Val Kenyon at EFM@huron.anglican.ca.
Rev. Canon Dr. Val Kenyon is EFM Animator in Huron. EfM@huron.anglican.ca