Lent: the slow approach to Easter image

Lent: the slow approach to Easter

By Libi Clifford Joan Chittister uses the image of a waterwheel when she describes the liturgical calendar. The...
The marks of God’s mission: Part one image

The marks of God’s mission: Part one

By Bishop Todd Townshend Thanksgiving and praise. This was my first response to our celebration on January 25 at...
The Right Rev'd Todd Townshend
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Christian thinkers and fantasy stories

Laurel Pattenden, Snow Scene By Laurel Pattenden Every year we have a little pocket of time in mid-winter that...
Laurel Pattenden
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How to avoid emotional quicksand when triggers are everywhere?

AS I SEE IT By Rev. Jim Innes During certain times of the year, we may find ourselves more susceptible to negative...
The Rev'd Jim Innes
Friendly and welcoming? Here’s your checklist! image

Friendly and welcoming? Here’s your checklist!

By Rev. Chris Brouillard-Coyle Churches love to say that we are friendly and welcoming. No doubt there is a lot...
Life in Christ: practicing Christian spirituality image

Life in Christ: practicing Christian spirituality

By Rev. Canon Val Kenyon While some of the components of Education for Ministry remain constant over the years...
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Stewardship and Star Wars

By Rev. Matthew Kieswetter I write this in the days following the release of the newest Star Wars movie: The Rise...
A follower of the Shepherd of us all image

A follower of the Shepherd of us all

From Andra O'Neil's sermon at the Service of Ordination, Consecration and Seating of Rev. Canon Dr. Todd Townshend...
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Praying through the “ah-ha” moments

By Sharon Frank February, the shortest month of the year, is often the coldest and dullest – lots of grey days. Yet...
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All is well in Huron!

Former Huron bishops who were present at the service on January 25 react on the seating of Rt. Rev. Robert Todd...