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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 →

I like to tease anyone who asks if I do crafts by saying, “I feel making my bed is a major achievement and my contribution to beauty.” But I do appreciate the artistic spirit. Over my holidays I got to … Continue reading →

I have been on holidays and, while I love holidays and enjoyed my three-weeks away, it is very good to be back. I like what I do and so it feels good to fall back into the routine and pattern … Continue reading →

Yes, yes, I know it has been ages since I wrote. As the pithy saying goes, “how time flies”! Here it is July the 1st. Canada Day. I have been wearing my red t-shirt all day! I can hear fireworks … Continue reading →

It has been a good week for planet Earth. Monday was Ocean’s Day. Also on Monday the G7 gathering made a commitment to reduce their countries dependence on fossil fuels. Okay, they gave themselves decades to do it but it … Continue reading →