I have to credit Amber who paused our trip to Prince George for 75 minutes so that I could continue my adventure through Christianity. She walked through the town of Banff with Acadia while I and my faithful son Blaise attended Rundle Memorial United Church. I was late, again, because I missed the exit off … [Read more…]
On July 10th, I attended St. George’s Orthodox Church in Regina with some friends. It is certainly the most original service I’ve partaken in and in a rather surprising way, it was refreshing – not something I anticipated in 1500 year old liturgy. I was late again (thanks to Chris, again ;)). We were invited … [Read more…]
I’ve been given a great opportunity this summer. Since I am not home for any weekends, I can visit churches in the cities I am present in. Two weeks ago I was able to visit the first of these: St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Regina. I am becoming more familiar with Anglican theology as I … [Read more…]
You see, I’m not as hard core as some, but this was my third time seeing U2. It was a brilliant concert; best I’ve seen them. The June 1 show at Commonwealth Stadium was postponed for nearly 12 months when Bono hurt his back last year. I attendedwith my sister Saison, her husband Dean, and … [Read more…]
The church I am currently a member of is semi-liturgical, meaning it follows the Christian calendar and celebrates such things as Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, and Easter in a formal way. Candles are lit on the Sundays leading up to Christmas, readings related to Christ’s crucifixion are read on the Sunday’s leading up to Easter, a … [Read more…]
I read N.T. Wright’s astounding book Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church last summer. It’s the best dissertation on the topic that I have come across. I’ve happened upon these great small bite interviews with Wright on the 100 Huntley Street YouTube Channel.
It’s Tuesday. I’ve been off work for 11 days now. I still have 5 left. I was kind of envious of some of my colleagues and students who left for California, Arizona, China, Guatemala, Vancouver, Germany, London, Québec, etc. while I stayed at home in cold Calgary. But I’m really glad I’m home! I hit … [Read more…]
2001: Shave my head for the first time, work as a youth pastor at Red Willow Community Church in St Albert AB (Events: Just Shoot Me, Gerta’s Eclipse, and fall retreat in Nordegg), canoe the Mackenzie River in NT, camp at Elk Island National Park, attend plays at the Citadel Theatre, travel to Halifax NS … [Read more…]
As I watched George Bailey dream and then watch his dreams slip away to responsibility over and over again, I was reminded of all the dreams that I have abandoned or watch fade. I was going to be a classical guitarist and then become an orchestra conductor but my hands began to cramp up and … [Read more…]
I’ve listened to some great music this year. Much of it has come from artists with which I was previously acquainted (The Arcade Fire, Neko Case, Daniel Lanois, Switchfoot, etc.), but a lot of new (to me) musicians have come across my path, for which I am very grateful! Mumford & Sons I wasn’t a … [Read more…]