Author Archives: Nancy

About Nancy

Nancy is a United Church minister. She has been in ministry over for 40 years navigating the changing waters of faith and culture.

For a Reason

I have been fortunate to see the movie “The 100 Foot Journey” not once but twice. I liked it so much the first time I went back. It is a lovely story with good actors taking the leading roles (seriously, … Continue reading

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Beginnings

The first of September always feels a bit like a New Year’s time for me. This year it has come to us early on the calendar with Labour Day falling on September 1st. Also, the excessive cool and overcast summer … Continue reading

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A Baby is Born

I have been pondering what to write in this post for a few days now. The headlines are filled with contentious, thought provoking and soul-destroying news. I could write about the news but I am so overwhelmed by the dire … Continue reading

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Grateful

There is a man in our congregation who, when asked “How are you?” always replies, “Grateful”. The first few time I heard him say that I was a bit taken aback. Now, I look forward to his response. “I am … Continue reading

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100 Years

Events and ceremonies are happening over this weekend to mark the 100th anniversary of when Britain, and therefore Canada, entered into the fray of World War 1. It is often remembered that World War 1 was declared to be the … Continue reading

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Living Slowly

Every now and then I get the message to sloooooow doooooown. I am a person who makes lists, fills days, schedules back-to-back and tries to never “waste” time. I am sure that attitude comes from the influence of my childhood. … Continue reading

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Will It Ever End?

I am so saddened by the escalating violence between Israel and the Palestinian territory in Gaza. It seems that whenever there is the slightest hope that there might be some resolution to that troubled situation violence and aggression overtakes it. … Continue reading

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Abundance

Berries – there are so many berries at this time of year. There is nothing better than a sweet, juicy Ontario strawberry unless it is an Ontario raspberry or wait, maybe a wild blueberry! I checked there is no verse … Continue reading

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Vacations

Today I have returned from two weeks vacation. It was wonderful – not quite blissful but certainly wonderful! I didn’t do much of note – read some novels, watched a couple of movies, visited family, took in a couple of … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Walkman

Do you remember the Sony Walkman? Then you are dating yourself. The Sony Walkman turns 35 this month. I remember how excited I was to be able to purchase a Walkman and I loved being able to put on the … Continue reading

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