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I was dismayed and saddened to hear of the disaster in Bangladesh yesterday. At last count at least 238 people had been killed and many more injured, in the building collapse that housed garment factories. Calling them garment factories seems … Continue reading →

Bracebridge has been in the news – a lot! Everytime I have turned on the radio over the last few days I have heard news reports about the water level. And it is newsworthy. The river is raging and the … Continue reading →

The reports of the tragedy from Boston have served as a powerful reminder that in one quick moment life can be changed. On Monday as reports of the bombing hit the news we immediately had a phone call from one … Continue reading →

One of the great pleasures that a time of sabbatical offers is the space and freedom to read. I love to spend time in book stores and can seldom leave the store without a purchase. The trouble comes in trying … Continue reading →

I am troubled by the news reports, well, troubled is an understatement. The suicide death of Nova Scotian teen Rehtaeh Parsons is a tragedy. She was apparently overwhelmed with months of humiliating bullying. When it seemed that nothing could, or … Continue reading →

Hi folks, sorry I have been off-line for a couple of weeks now. Apologies to anyone who has been checking in for my inspiring, motivating, humourious while thought-provoking posts! On April 1st I began a sabbatical from my work. I … Continue reading →

Good Friday is the day we remember the death of Jesus. It is a sombre day, a dark day, a day of grief. This morning at our worship we read the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and as we did we … Continue reading →

While our Jewish brothers and sisters mark Passover we Christians are walking with Jesus through this week we call Holy Week. It is a sacred time of drawing deeply into our spiritual journey and connecting to Jesus, the one we … Continue reading →

Last night was our third and final Chat Room for this year. This is our fifth BUC Chat Room series. It is a three-night speaker series on things ranging from theological to practical. It varies every year. It is an … Continue reading →

Today is the first day of Spring, so the calendar says. Looking out my window snow drifts gently down and we have had enough of an accumulation over the last two days that our driveway was plowed out again. If … Continue reading →