November 2021 Archives - The HighWay

The House of Bishops Fall 2021

Lynne McNaughton — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:05:27 +0000

One of the historic roles of a bishop is to be a symbol of unity within the worldwide church, a unity which is rooted in Christ. One of the privileges and responsibilities of this role is taking council with other bishops across the Church.

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Changing Church – Part 1

Neil Elliot — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:02:23 +0000

Today I am starting a new series of articles for The Highway. Let me start with a joke… “How many Anglicans does it take to change a light bulb?” You probably know the answer “Change? We don’t do that!”

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It All Began in a Garden

Anne Privett — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:59:59 +0000

It all began in a garden…Well sort of… Just as St Andrew’s launched our next round of parish vision discernment (called ‘distilling’ since we’re named after the patron saint of Scotland) Covid hit. How could we have known that as the church and world began to shut down the Spirit was getting ready to move?

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A New Incumbent for St Stephen’s, Summerland

Joanne E. Forsyth — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:53:18 +0000

The Church is dedicated to providing a broad spectrum of Christian service in Summerland and beyond. Weekly Sunday service is provided using the Book of Alternative Services at 10am. Outreach to the greater community includes a significant contribution to Neighbour Link Summerland, Camp Owaissi, Agur Lake Camp, Summerland Food Bank and funds for a bursary to a graduating student from Summerland Senior Secondary.

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Good Samaritans Transform the World

Yme Woensdregt — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:51:22 +0000

One of Jesus’ most famous parables is the story about the Good Samaritan. Briefly, the story goes like this. A certain man traveled from the city to a smaller town. On the way, a gang beat him within an inch of his life and left him for dead. Soon, a prominent city leader came by and saw the beaten man, but she crossed to the other side of the road and continued on her way...

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Considering Colour

Heather Karabelas — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:46:51 +0000

After receiving the second coronavirus vaccination earlier this spring, I was outside where I observed the newly emerging leaves and flowers on my trees and plants. The mint green leaves and bright red and pink zinnias expressed a feeling of exhilaration and reborn freedom after more than a year of lockdown and concerns. Friends felt safe to gather outdoors for social times.

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Reading the Entire New Testament

James Wild — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:44:52 +0000

This summer our priest, Nick Pang, challenged us to read the entire New Testament in the months June-August. This works out to about three chapters a day, which is not too onerous an undertaking.

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In Memory of The Rev. Virginia Woods Briant

Helen Moore — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:40:15 +0000

The Rev. Virginia W. Briant (1926 - August 2021) heard God call her and she responded through the rigorous academic requirements of the Anglican Church of Canada.

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Croquet at the Cathedral

Jo-anne Ritchie — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:38:47 +0000

A fierce but friendly croquet match was held Tuesday September 14, 2021 at St Michael and All Angels Cathedral. Sixteen from the Cathedral family turned out for this exciting event.

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