Putting down roots—in the garden and in God
Dear colleagues, One of the joys of my summer was the garden plot my son and I maintained. He and I marvelled as the sunflowers [...]
The local option, legislative procedure, and pastoral generosity in the Anglican Church of Canada
In early 2016, the House of Bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada held a special meeting to discuss proposed canonical changes that would permit [...]
Understanding “An Apology for Spiritual Harm”
One of the central insights of mission studies in the last several decades has been the idea of “translateability”: the good news of Jesus Christ [...]
An autumnal Triduum
All Hallow's Eve, All Saints, and All Souls Day remind us of our limitations and point us to the centre of the Christian gospel
Grace—and sneakers—abounding: General Synod begins
A couple of memories after wandering around the opening afternoon of the Anglican Church of Canada’s 2019 General Synod in Vancouver yesterday: The procession at [...]
Getting out of the marriage business?
Last fall, I was invited to speak at the clergy conference of the Diocese of Quebec about the proposed changes to the marriage canon in [...]
“They are filled with new wine”: MMIWG and Pentecost
The report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls was released in the week Christians were preparing to celebrate Pentecost. [...]
A return to thanksgiving, the heart of our practice
Like New Year’s resolutions and Lenten disciplines, commitments are easy to forget.
The evolution of episcopal ministry
In the Anglican tradition, why are bishops seen as important? In other words, what are bishops good for?
How personal choice can shape overall history
Mary is not the passive mother of Christ as she is so often depicted. Instead, she made a choice that has shaped salvation history.