The Rev’d Andreas Thiel

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From “In The Red” to Infrared: Heating Holy Cross Church For The Future

To plan for a new heating system, a Maintenance Committee was formed. They set clear criteria for the new system:…

Quote on a background of diverse hands joined together in a circle: "In the New Testament, Church is not primarily a place we go, but a people who are gathered."

Called and Gathered

Maybe you’ve heard the following joke: One Sunday morning, a mother went in to wake her son and tell him…

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On Poetry

Some years ago, I served as chaplain in a city-owned long-term care facility. During that time, I developed a weekly…

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A Sacred Gesture

On Sunday, June 29th, St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, Ontario was filled with worshipers who gathered for the installation of…

The stained glass window depicts a family gathered around a table, seemingly in prayer before a meal. A woman serves food while others, including children and a man, have their hands clasped. A dog sits patiently by a bowl on the floor. The scene is framed by ornate borders typical of stained glass art.

Reflections From The Table

There are many things that I appreciate about life in rural Newfoundland. One of them is the way community life…

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Grace

This being my first submission to Anglican Life, I offer these few words of introduction. I’m a relative newcomer to…