Author Archives: Nancy

I admire the Queen. There I have said it. I have outed myself as a royalist. Yesterday marked the day when she became the longest reigning British monarch, surpassing her great- grandmother Queen Victoria. In her usual style she spent … Continue reading →

Last night I went to the movie, Mr. Holmes, now playing at our local theatre. It stars Ian McKellar as an aged Sherlock Holmes. He is magnificent. His young counter-point, a clever boy named Roger, makes a wonderful foil for … Continue reading →

Today the calendar turns to September. In many ways September has always felt like the beginning of a new year. It signals ‘back to school’ and this always means for students … a new teacher, a new classroom, new classmates … Continue reading →

Hello, dear readers. Did you think I had forgotten you? Not so. But some weeks come with overload and writing a blog gets dropped to the bottom of the list every day. Such was last week. After returning from General … Continue reading →

Well, Thursday has drawn to a close here in Corner Brook. There is one day remaining to our 42nd General Council. Have you been following the news on www.gc42.ca? If not check it out. You will find some great video … Continue reading →

I mentioned in yesterday’s blog that the arena is surrounded with prayer fish sent by congregations. We also have paper fish signs indicating our table groups, and each Commissioner was given a gift when we arrived of a hand carved … Continue reading →

Well, okay technically this is Day 2 of General Council. We began last night with a very moving opening worship service but today was the first full day of Council and … a full day it was. The Council is … Continue reading →

I leave early tomorrow morning to catch a flight to Deer Lake, Newfoundland. I am a Commissioner to the 42nd General Council of the United Church of Canada. This General Council meeting happens every three years. United Church folk from … Continue reading →

Since I wrote my last blog connecting, or more accurately contrasting, gratitude and entitlement I have read two blogs on humility. Coincidence? I think not! Richard Rohr, in his daily blog writes “John of the Cross understood the true meaning … Continue reading →

This morning on Canada AM a two clinical psychologists were interviewed. Dr. Carla Fry and Dr. Lisa Ferrari have just written a book called, Gratitude and Kindness – a Modern Parents Guide to Raising Children in an Era of Entitlement. … Continue reading →