Columns

Summer Church: Advice From A Priest With Many Hats

The Rev’d James Spencer June 1, 2024

If you ever see me walking around in my parish, particularly on days when it’s not too windy, you’ll likely be able to recognize me ...

The Rev'd Amber Tremblett Columns

A Reflection on You Are Leaven

The Rev'd Amber Tremblett June 1, 2024

From April 19-22, I, along with my fellow mission canons, attended You are Leaven: Fermenting Cultures of Spiritual Formation, a conference sponsored by the General ...

The Rev'd Jonathan Rowe Columns

Between the Lessons: My 8-Year Faith Exploration

The Rev'd Jonathan Rowe June 1, 2024

Eight years. It feels like yesterday that I was pitching my wife this crazy idea for a column. I was going to call it “Between ...

Ford Matchim Columns

Reasonable and Probable Grounds to Believe

Ford Matchim June 1, 2024

On the above series—Reasonable and Probable Grounds to Believe—this will be my 24th and final column. As a summary on the series, I provide new ...

The Rev’d Michael Li Columns

How Can We Know God?

The Rev’d Michael Li May 1, 2024

There is no empirical evidence showing that God exists. Science alone cannot prove or disprove the existence of God. But, there are at least four ...

Ford Matchim Columns

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 ...