Empire and Christianity Tuesday, October 20, 2026 READ ON CAC.ORG Cherokee theologian Randy Woodley contrasts Western Christianity’s emphasis on salvation through doctrine with the healing work of Jesus: People who believe themselves to be at the top of a hierarchy must find ways to maintain power. Doctrines can be a handy tool for doing so. … Continue reading Universal Healing
PLOWSHARE PRAYER
Plowshare Prayer Dear blessed creator, dear mother, dear saviorDear father, dear brother, dear holy otherDear sibling, dear baby, dear patiently waitingDear sad & confused, dear stuck & abusedDear end of your rope, dear worn out & brokeDear go it alone, dear running from homeDear righteously angry, forsaken by familyDear jaded & quiet, dear tough & … Continue reading PLOWSHARE PRAYER
An Easter Message from Bishop Lynne
Apse of paracclesion from Church of the Saviour in Chora, Istanbul, Türkiye. 14th century fresco of the Resurrection April 19, 2024On Holy Saturday, “Jesus descended to the dead “ (Apostles Creed, in between death and resurrection). Jesus has broken down the gates of hell; he is actively trampling on top of them and all the … Continue reading An Easter Message from Bishop Lynne
Thanksgiving Letter from Bishop Lynne
Meister Eckhart was a Dominican Priest and Spiritual Teacher 1220-1368 in Germany and France. A Thanksgiving message from Archbishop Lynne McNaughton October 11, 2024Dear People of the Diocese of Kootenay,May you have a joyous celebration of Harvest Thanksgiving this weekend! Thanksgiving for a Christian is of course not for just a day but a whole … Continue reading Thanksgiving Letter from Bishop Lynne
Stormy Weather
A sermon from Rev. Ken Gray on Sunday, June 23rd, 2024. STORMY WEATHER — A rough weather memoir A sermon for the congregation of St. Stephen, SummerlandSunday, June 23, 2024The Very Rev Ken Gray Once the decision was made, that Kathie and I would move to Summerland for me to take up the post of Rector … Continue reading Stormy Weather
Who is This For Anyway? Thoughts on Breakfast and Other Matters
A sermon preached at St. Stephen, Summerland on the third Sunday of Easter season, Sunday, April 14 2024 by the Very Rev. Ken Gray Jesus himself stood among the disciples and said to them, “Peace be with you.” They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. He said to them, … Continue reading Who is This For Anyway? Thoughts on Breakfast and Other Matters
