Columns

Heritage All But Lost

The Rt. Rev’d David Torraville September 1, 2021

First, I wish to acknowledge that I write to you from a place of great privilege; I have had the benefit of walking through life ...

The Rev’d Cynthia Haines-Turner Columns

“Back To Church” Has Been A Long Time Coming

The Rev’d Cynthia Haines-Turner September 1, 2021

For some years now, churches have participated in some kind of “Back to Church Sunday.” As we in Newfoundland and Labrador move toward fewer and ...

Emily Rowe Columns

Relationships Are Work On Both Sides

Emily Rowe September 1, 2021

For many of us who are readers and subscribers of Anglican Life, one of the most important relationships that we have in our lives is ...

The Rev’d James Spencer Columns

Ask Questions and Question Answers

The Rev’d James Spencer June 1, 2021

Lately I’ve been reading books on scientific theory and practices. I have always had an interest in science, though never enough to really put much ...

Kevin Smith Columns

Choices: Abundance not Scarcity

Kevin Smith June 1, 2021

This column is about choices and giving—not out of scarcity, but of abundance and it is all related to stewardship and planned giving. The Bible ...

The Rev’d Cynthia Haines-Turner Columns

Listen For The Voice of The Spirit in Your Midst

The Rev’d Cynthia Haines-Turner June 1, 2021

The update from the Anglican Church of Canada for April 27th had this headline: “National Surprised by the Spirit initiative launches.” Curious, I watched the ...

Ronald Clarke Melanie Clarke

Summer Days!

Ronald Clarke, Melanie Clarke June 1, 2021

When I was a little boy, June was an exciting time of year for me. School was closing for the year which meant more play ...

The Rev'd Jonathan Rowe Columns

Newfoundland Nones

The Rev'd Jonathan Rowe June 1, 2021

Once upon a time, we assumed that every Anglican had a parish that they belonged to. When the clergy visited hospitals, they could ask to ...

Emily Rowe Columns

You Can Write For Anglican Life

Emily Rowe June 1, 2021

Every month, I include a little message to you all, asking you to contribute to Anglican Life, and share with us the stories from your ...

Archdeacon Gerald Westcott Columns

Hope of Summer 2021

Archdeacon Gerald Westcott June 1, 2021

I have recently received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and am scheduled for the second dose in August. This day of vaccination has ...