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Christyn PerkonsYouth Synod makes a difference by Christyn Perkons

Having been part of several diocesan Youth Ministry programs, Kate Smyth, co-MC of Youth Synod 2010, reflects, "Youth Synod was my first ever youth event. Four years ago, at St. John's Ancaster, as a Youth Synod delegate, I remember thinking that one day, it would be very cool to be part of the staff for a youth event... MORE

Related Topics: Youth

Colleen SymSeeking and serving Christ in all persons by Colleen Sym

"Stories matter. Telling our stories is important. Hearing the stories [of those living in poverty] is even more important". This is how David Pfrimmer, the past chair of the Interfaith Social Assistance Reform Coalition (ISARC) started his theological reflection at the Religious Leaders Forum on June 2... MORE

Related Topics: Social Justice

Hollis HiscockLost credit card by Hollis Hiscock

'I lost my credit card'—panic seized my every nerve fibre, disabling all human rational functions.

I searched my pockets—not there. I asked my wife if she had seen my credit card—negative reply... MORE

Related Topics: Leadership, Spirituality

Michael ThompsonBorrowed time by Michael Thompson

It is my great privilege to sit from time to time with one or two people—sometimes more —who have experienced a day or two before the death of someone they love. And whatever the particulars are, these are always conversations about how that person was loaned herself or himself to the fine, fine wind... MORE

Related Topics: Leadership, Stewardship

Francean Campbell-RichHoly mystery here and now by Francean Campbell-Rich

What on earth happened, that late Saturday mid-April afternoon, when something seemed to go so wrong? The Orthodox retreat had gone well; as always, the Serbian Church of St. Nicholas had made us welcome—we few regulars from the Anglican community... MORE

Related Topics: Ecclesiology, Liturgy

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