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Today is “Let’s Talk” day, a day sponsored by Bell Canada to bring the concerns about Mental Health into the spotlight for at least today. It is a day when high-profiled Olympic athlete Clara Hughes brings to the public the … Continue reading →

The Practice of Testimony: people standing up in community worship and telling stories about how they have experienced God. It is an old-fashioned word – testimony – but it is finding new life here at BUC. Last Sunday was the … Continue reading →

A post two days in a row! Don’t get your hopes up … it is not going to happen on a regular basis. It has occurred to me today is Wednesday – the middle of the week; today is the … Continue reading →

Hello dear readers, so sorry I have been awol for a while. I think I had a Christmas hang-over – not the real kind of hang-over but just a too much festive activity, too many commitments and too many decorations … Continue reading →

By my reckoning today is Day 9 in the 12 Days of Christmas. I have been waiting all morning for the delivery from my true love of the “nine ladies dancing”. Thankfully, they aren’t here yet! There is an interpretation … Continue reading →

Today we kick 2013 out the door. Here are some names that will stir memories of the year … Pope Francis, Nelson Mandella, Prince George, Mike Duffy, Rob Ford, Lac Megantic, Edward Snowden, Obamacare, Chris Hadfield, Miley Cyrus, Malala, Alice … Continue reading →

I am working on my sermon. The reading for this Sunday is from Matthew. It is the beginning of the story of Jesus birth as Matthew tells it. He is concerned for Joseph. Dear Joseph who really seems to be … Continue reading →

Calgary resident Tom Crist was taken by surprise when he got a call while playing golf in Palm Springs, CA. The call was from the Western Canada Lottery Corporation advising Mr. Crist that he had won the $40 million lottery … Continue reading →

In Psalm 90 verse 10 it says, “The days of our years are threescore years and ten and if by reason of strength they be fourscore,”. The writer of that ancient poetry seemed to think that the expected life span … Continue reading →

Thousands poured into the South African stadium today despite the pouring rain to honour and say farewell to Nelson Mandella. It was a moment of sadness marked by speeches, song and dance. The Canadian delegation received loud applause when they … Continue reading →