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Reasonable and Probable Grounds to Believe

Ford Matchim May 1, 2024

The Roman emperors Constantine, and (later) Theodosius, arranged meetings of various Church leaders. It was during this period the Nicene canons arose at Nicaea in ...

Melanie Clarke Columns

The Father’s Love

Melanie Clarke May 1, 2024

I grew up with three brothers. As the only girl, I naturally grew up as a daddy’s girl. My mother always said, “If you are ...

The Rev’d Cynthia Haines-Turner Columns

Celebrating Pentecost and The Love In My Red Stole

The Rev’d Cynthia Haines-Turner May 1, 2024

I love Pentecost Sunday. I love the red of the vestments, altar cloths and hangings, the festive atmosphere, the balloons, the decorations, the cake. I ...

The Rev'd Jonathan Rowe Columns

Beyond Buzzwords: Following Jesus Rather Than Saving Ourselves

The Rev'd Jonathan Rowe May 1, 2024

Does it seem like every so often, the Church finds a new buzzword to talk vaguely about? Once upon a time, it was “stewardship,” or ...

Emily Rowe Columns

An Update From The Editor

Emily Rowe May 1, 2024

We’re nearly at the end of another “year” for Anglican Life—only one more paper before the summer break. So here is an update for all ...

Bishop Samuel Rose Columns

She’s Gone B’ys

Bishop Samuel Rose May 1, 2024

I want to share some statements that I often hear about the Church. Perhaps you, too, have listened to something similar? ”The Church is not ...

The Rev'd Canon Jeffrey Petten April 2024

Emptiness is Fullness

The Rev'd Canon Jeffrey Petten April 1, 2024

Alleluia! We are in the Easter Season! One of the things that is tugging at my heart this year, this Easter, is the fullness of ...

Ford Matchim April 2024

Reasonable and Probable Grounds to Believe

Ford Matchim April 1, 2024

Social media is awash with information on intelligence: Rational intelligence (IQ)—what I think; Emotional intelligence (EQ)—what I feel; and Spiritual intelligence (SQ)—what I am. Spiritual ...

The Rev’d James Spencer April 2024

Salmon Fishing and Youth Ministry—Casting Lines To Better Engage the Next Generations

The Rev’d James Spencer April 1, 2024

Last summer I tried salmon fishing again. It had been years since my last time, mostly because of my extreme level of failure at the ...

Melanie Clarke April 2024

The Promise of Easter: Reflections on Commitment, Challenges, and Eternal Assurance

Melanie Clarke April 1, 2024

Throughout my life, when I said the word “promise,” I meant it. As a young child, I remember being in Brownies and promising to “do ...