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OUR MUSLIM NEIGHBOURS: A Conversation on Christian Understanding and Relationship

Posted on March 19, 2015 by nwanglicanblog

The Diocese of New Westminster’s  Ecumenical and Multi-faith Unit has teamed up with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada to create an exciting event that will help us, as Christians, open up positive avenues of communication with our Muslim neighbours. … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 13, 2014 by nwanglicanblog

I’ve just returned from Christianity 21 in Denver. I’ll say right away that the sunshine and warmth in Denver bested the rainy gloom I left behind in Vancouver. But that’s another story. The story worth pondering is the amazing array … Continue reading →

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Journey to an Emergent Frontier: the Christianity 21 Gathering in Denver

Posted on January 13, 2014 by nwanglicanblog

I’ve just returned from Christianity 21 in Denver. I’ll say right away that the sunshine and warmth in Denver bested the rainy gloom I left behind in Vancouver. But that’s another story. The story worth pondering is the amazing array … Continue reading →

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Speaking Christian: Words in their Biblical Fullness

Posted on January 29, 2012 by nwanglicanblog

In a challenging sermon preached on January 29, 2012 at St. Paul in the Desert Episcopal Church in Palm Springs, retired Bishop of Chicago, the Rt. Rev. William D. Persell, reminded his listeners that the mainstream of the Episcopal / … Continue reading →

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Mystics For Advent Part Eight: St. Catherine of Siena

Posted on December 23, 2011 by nwanglicanblog

St. Catherine of Siena was born in 1347, the twenty-third of twenty-five children. Being placed in a convent was not unusual for girls in such large families. In her eighteenth year, she became a Dominican. As part of her devotion, … Continue reading →

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Mystics for Advent Part Four: Saint Ephraim of Syria

Posted on December 15, 2011 by nwanglicanblog

St. Ephraim of Syria was a teacher of Christians and counsellor to bishops in and around Nisibis until the year 363. At that point he and his community relocated to Edessa where he continued to serve the church until his … Continue reading →

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Mystics for Advent Part Three: Origen of Alexandria

Posted on December 13, 2011 by nwanglicanblog

Philosopher and theologian Origen of Alexandria (182-251) is best known for his treatise On First Principles. He could skillfully adapt Platonist and other contemporary philosophical structures to develop a Christian world view. Origen taught that, based on Ephesians 4:6, “the … Continue reading →

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Shooting Up with Jesus: compassion and justice in the Reign of Christ

Posted on November 17, 2011 by nwanglicanblog

Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I … Continue reading →

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Remembrance and Racism: reflecting on the experience of Aboriginal veterans

Posted on November 9, 2011 by nwanglicanblog

So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober; for those who sleep sleep at night, and those who are drunk get drunk at night. But since we belong to the … Continue reading →

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Provincial Ministry Committee Hears Presentation on Canadian Anglican Youth Ministry

Posted on November 8, 2011 by nwanglicanblog

The Standing Committee on Ministry of the Anglican Ecclesiastical Province of BC and Yukon has developed a number of recommendations for presentation to the bishops and diocesan councils of the Province concerning youth and camping ministries. These recommendations are based … Continue reading →

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