Columns

Candlemas—One Of The Church’s Oldest Feasts

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

If you do a Google search for what is special about February 2nd, you’ll get Groundhog Day or World Wetlands Day, or many other commemorations ...

Emily F. Rowe Columns

People Writing About Kindness

Emily F. Rowe February 1, 2021

One of the first things to pop up in my social media this year was the video that Harry Styles released on January 1st for ...

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Archdeacon Gerald Westcott Columns

Something Is Missing

Archdeacon Gerald Westcott February 1, 2021

There is loneliness in my spirit—a pandemic induced and bodily loneliness. On March 22nd, 2020, our church communities were shut down because of the COVID-19 ...

Allison Billard Columns

Take On The Things That Suit You

Allison Billard February 1, 2021

A couple of years ago, I made a conscious decision to stop saying yes when I meant no. I was having a difficult time with ...

Kevin Smith Columns

Act of Generosity To Queen’s College

Kevin Smith February 1, 2021

Ada Simms of Clarke’s Beach passed away in October, leaving a legacy of support for Queen’s College. Ms Simms, who grew up on Lesley Street ...

The Rev'd Jonathan Rowe Columns

At What Cost?

The Rev'd Jonathan Rowe February 1, 2021

When we’re in crisis mode, it can be easy to let our priorities go off course. Some time ago, we started to talk about the ...

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My New Year Wish

Ronald Clarke, Melanie Clarke January 1, 2021

This year, the Christmas season was a strange one! In all of my 91 years, I’ve never had such a quiet Christmas. With all of ...

The Rev'd Jonathan Rowe Columns

As The Father Has Sent Me, So I Send You

The Rev'd Jonathan Rowe January 1, 2021

There is a lot of vague talk about Mission these days, and a lot of it can sound pretty intimidating. Sometimes we talk about the ...

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The Rev’d Fred Marshall Columns

What the Spirit is Saying to The Church

The Rev’d Fred Marshall January 1, 2021

Anglican Life welcomes the Rev’d Fred Marshall, Officer of the Anglican Joint Committee, as a guest columnist for the next few months. Rev’d Fred will ...

Kevin Smith Columns

The Right Thing To Do

Kevin Smith January 1, 2021

Over the years, I have heard the angst and agony of a loved one’s passing leaving the partner in the dark about state of their ...