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We live in a culture that teaches us to “Look out for Number One”. In a competitive, achievement-oriented society, the honours go to the person who succeeds in elbowing their way to the top. In this Sunday’s Gospel Jesus calls us to live another way. He beckons us to follow him and walk the way of the cross, where leadership is not about honour from others, but service to others; and authority is not about taking power but giving it away to empower others. ... See MoreSee Less

“The more you practice the art of thankfulness, the more you have to be thankful for” (Norman Vincent Peale). Cultivating an attitude of gratefulness builds resilience and enhances one’s ability to deal with life’s challenges and move forward in hope despite the substantial difficulties life may sometimes present. We look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving Sunday with you. Peace, Stephen ... See MoreSee Less

"Let the little children come to me . . .
for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. (Mk 10:14b)

In May, Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc Chief Rosanne Casimir announced that the remains of 215 children, believed to have been students at Kamloops Indian Residential School, had been found. Some of the remains are thought to be of children as young as three. Since then, more unmarked gravesites have been found at nine other schools, bringing the current total to over 1,800 unmarked graves.

The horror of this neglect, abuse, and victimization, this genocide, of the most innocent and young stands in stark contrast to Jesus’ command to care for the vulnerable and marginalized and Jesus oft demonstrated love and care for children.

In children Jesus saw and proclaimed the immanence of God’s kingdom, and the good news of God’s gracious love. How did core Canadian institutions, the church, the government, and the police get it so tragically wrong? And even worse, in the Church’s case, commit these atrocities in Jesus’ name. And how can a loving God permit such suffering in the first place?

These are hard questions, but without truth there can be no reconciliation. This past week as we marked the first national observance of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, we can hopefully take courage that finally the cries of these young innocents are being heard, and do our part to birth a time of truth telling, repentance and reconciliation throughout the nation.

Peace,

Stephen ... See MoreSee Less

Church of the Holy Trinity Guildwood _ Sunday September 26, 2021 Service ... See MoreSee Less