Twenty Years

Last month I received a letter from the Moderator congratulating me on 20 years of ordained ministry. I was a bit surprised to discover how touched I was. Even though I know it was a form letter AND I received it it both official languages, the words still stirred my heart, especially the ones of…

12 Reasons for the President of Maritime Conference to Attend the Annual Assembly of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada!

How’s that for a title? I spent Thursday-Saturday on the beautiful, HILLY, campus of Acadia University as an ecumenical observer to their annual meeting. Prayer – Extemporaneous prayer was threaded through almost everything, there was no hesitation from clergy OR lay people to offer prayer before, during or after a presentation or discussion. Passion and…

Shiny, Happy People

Leviticus 8 – The Rites of Ordination The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 2 Take Aaron and his sons with him, the vestments, the anointing oil, the bull of sin offering, the two rams, and the basket of unleavened bread; 3 and assemble the whole congregation at the entrance of the tent of meeting. Look…

Circling Lent: Spirit

I was privileged to attend the ordination of a colleague tonight. These are some of the words that were prayed over her: “Send down your Holy Spirit upon your servant Michelle, whom we consecrate in your name to the office and work of a priest in the church.” Indeed the Spirit swirled and danced tonight.