June 2021 Archives - The HighWay

Bishop’s CHARGE to the 64th SYNOD of the Diocese of Kootney

Lynne McNaughton — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:55:14 +0000

The Ascension; a festival day in the Church, an event in the life of Jesus important enough to be named in the historic creeds, because it says something about what Jesus did for us that has meaning for the life of the Church… a fabulous day to begin our Synod and to ponder the meaning of the Ascension for us now as 21st century people of God.

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Editorial – June 2021

John Lavender — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:50:37 +0000

Except for a few less ‘happy hormones,’ and a few technical hitches, the business of Synod went efficiently well this May. It seems that the underlying theme of Synod was more about how do online meetings compared to face-to-face meetings. And this idea was extended to the way we do church.

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Matching Gift and Diocesan Teams Boost AFC’s

Anglican Foundation of Canada — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:45:01 +0000

Say Yes! to Kids is AFC’s response to concerns about COVID-19’s impact on young people. This national campaign is meant to have local impact by supporting champions for children, youth, and family ministry across the country as we face a post-pandemic world.

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A Day of Sacred Creation

Karen Archibald — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:55:56 +0000

In all ways but one, A Day of Sacred Creation was a resounding success! Okay, let’s name the one thing off the top – the Dropbox link didn’t work for most people, but I want to tell you why it was a success anyway.

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Synod 2021

John Lavender — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:40:50 +0000

The 64th session of the Synod of the Diocese of Kootenay 2021 opening worship was live streamed by YouTube Thursday evening, May 13, Ascension Day. The Rt. Reverend Lynne E. McNaughton, Bishop presided. The theme of the Synod was from Isaiah 43: 18, 19 “Behold, I am doing a new thing.”

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Small Miracles

George Wicks — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 08:35:15 +0000

“Every cloud has a silver lining” may sound cliché, but as I write this, it seems to be abundantly true. Read on and see if you agree.

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What Are You Doing… ?

Heather Karabelas — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:30:32 +0000

My oldest pair of jeans, the ones that are threadbare at the knees, the sloppy sweatshirt, “sloggers” shoes made for gardening, my new garden gloves, a floppy sun hat, and I am ready to relish my time outdoors in the garden. This is a time I have been waiting for.

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How’s Your Soul Today?

Yme Woensdregt — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 06:25:15 +0000

I have a friend who asked me from time to time, “How is it going with your soul these days?” The first time, I was flustered. No one had ever asked me that question before, and it’s not the kind of question you can answer just like that. The next time, I was ready.

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Whose Strong Hands Were Skilled at the Plane and the Lathe

Leon Rogers — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 05:20:17 +0000

We all need a form of therapy in our lives which builds up the soul and helps us to set aside the stresses of life and to, even for just a moment, helps us to engage in the beauty of simplicity. I have often mused on the fact that God incarnate chose to be a craftsman.

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