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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 →

One of the main challenges of my sabbatical time is trying to accomplish everything I put on my “To Do” list! My sabbatical team warned me that I was being too optimistic (or misguided!) in my ambitions. I have always … Continue reading →

I am into a great book. “The Faith Club” is written by three women. As the sub title says the book is about “A Muslim, a Christian and a Jew – Three Women Search for Understanding”. The background to the … Continue reading →

Yesterday, June 10th, marked the anniversary of the formation of the United Church of Canada. We turned 88! I have been part of the United Church since my birth and have always felt comfortable in, and proud of, my denomination. … Continue reading →

It seems I have spent an inordinant amount of time in my sabbatical doing maintenance! God did a good think creating the human body – it really is amazing, but at a certain age a fair bit of time goes … Continue reading →