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.

The Gift of Silence

Today is Ash Wednesday – one of my favourite days of the church year. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent – the season of preparation for the Easter celebrations. Ash Wednesday is a quiet day, a day of drawing … Continue reading

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Freedom 85

Well, I had a few different ideas for today’s blog but the news of the Pope’s resignation tops everything else. Pope Benedict XVI announced this morning that he will be resigning on February 28th. The timing is important as it … Continue reading

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Just Do It

“Seize the Moment” “Get it Done” “Just do it!” These are comments that I sometimes resort to just to keep myself motivated. Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with the inertia of procrastination? Yesterday I chatted with someone who has been … Continue reading

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It has been a rich weekend. Friday night I took in a very good movie (Silver Linings Playbook – you must see it) with my beloved. Saturday held a long-anticipated lunch out with my life-long “girl-friends”. Sunday morning worship – … Continue reading

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What’s in a Name?

Welcome to my new blog – (Ir)Reverend Ramblings. Like any naming process this one took time. I put out a challenge to my family to come up with suggestions and they provided me lots of interesting alternatives. Then I threw … Continue reading

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