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One of the books I read while I was on sabbatical had nothing to do with the church! It was Michael Moss’ book “Salt Sugar Fat, How the Food Giants Hooked Us”. Moss is a New York Times reporter and … Continue reading →

It has been a hard couple of weeks here at BUC. We are grieving two deaths. The first a result of a sudden and tragic cycling accident, the second the death coming after rapid decline as a result of the … Continue reading →

My day yesterday with coloured with the theme of forgiveness. The mid-morning news reported on the funeral of Sammy Yatim, the young man recently shot and killed by police in Toronto. During and after the service his family were clear … Continue reading →

The stories of pain and struggle and heartache continue to pour out of the train tragedy that occurred in Lac-Megantic. Now the question is hanging in the air as to who will pay for the clean-up which will result in … Continue reading →

I stepped outside this evening after a great session with my sister drummers – first time in four months (I didn’t go while I was on sabbatical)- and I could feel it. It was ever so subtle but there it … Continue reading →

Greetings dear readers out there in the blogosphere. Well, after three months of sabbatical and a few weeks of holidays I am now shifting gears to head to the office bright and early tomorrow morning. Yes, the sabbatical has been … Continue reading →

The bags are packed and the car is ready to go. We leave first thing in the morning to drive to Nova Scotia. Yes, we will enjoy a feed or two of lobster but the main purpose of our trip … Continue reading →

One of the sabbatical benefits that I have enjoyed has been the opportunity to attend Sunday morning services in other denominations. I have attended small churches and large churches. I have been in congregations where the mood is, shall I … Continue reading →

During much of my sabbatical I have been thinking about the church – Bracebridge United Church in particular. I have had many conversations with people – both those who attend regularly and those who used to come but don’t anymore. … Continue reading →

As a minister I have had the privilege of ‘sitting vigil’ with families as a loved one dies. I also had the experience when my own mother died. She had cancer and as the disease progressed she made it clear … Continue reading →