by June Friesen LUKE 2: 1-20 1-5 About that time Caesar Augustus ordered a census to be taken throughout the Empire. This was the first census when Quirinius was governor of …
by Joy Lenton It’s dawn on Christmas Day. A sense of anticipation builds. Children are already fumbling for their lumpy, weighty stockings and emitting excited squeals before hurrying to show …
by Kate Kennington Steer … And if, as autumn deepens and darkens I feel the pain of falling leaves, and stems that break in storms and trouble and dissolution and …
by June Friesen CHRIST COMES FOR EVERY HEART, INCLUDING THE LONELY HEART As I have celebrated Christmas over the years, I have observed that for some it is a time …
I love the sentiments of this beautiful poem, which speaks to us so much of the unexpected and often mundane dilemmas of Advent. An Advent Poem by Mary Oliver, Dear …
All photos and writing by June Friesen; Scriptures from The Message Translation. THEME: “Listen to the voice of creation” is the theme and invitation of this year’s Season of Creation. …
Editors Note: Each Thursday in July we have had an Artful Julybilee – a celebration of art through the exploration of our current theme. We hope you’ve enjoyed the many …
Editor’s Note: Each Thursday this month we will be featuring art centered around our current theme Living as Christ Lived: Towards Justice, Love, and Peace For All Creation. Please enjoy …
by Joy Lenton Then… We’ve gathered together for the feast of Pentecost, like bewildered sheep who have lost their shepherd. An air of uncertainty hangs over us. A frisson of …
all words and images by Kate Kennington Steer Vigils (night) wind moans Spirit’s call: ‘turn and face blueblack darkness I want to meet you’ Lauds (dawn) ‘come, enter this day’ …
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