September 2025 Archives - The HighWay

Decolonizing Theology!

Lynne McNaughton — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 08:48:33 +0000

For four days in July, I had the immense privilege of attending a conference of the Anglican Communion Theological Education Commission, of which I am a member appointed from Canada. The conference “Decolonizing Theological Education for Discipleship,” was with Church leaders and young theologians from North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. Our guest […]

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The Place of Many Fish: Growing in Understanding

David Burrows — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 08:43:25 +0000

My family and I spent the formative first seven years of my life on Baffin Island. I remember the isolation and extreme weather, and how those years cemented my love of nature, wild game, wide open spaces, kayaks, and close-knit community. I grew up in The Place of Many Fish, which in Inuktitut is Iqaluit. […]

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A Blessed Blanket Hug

Andrea Brennan — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 08:36:03 +0000

In June I was honoured to attend the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada in London, Ontario. I was part of the delegation from Kootenay which included Anne McMichael, John Lloyd, Dean David Tiessen and Bishop Lynne McNaughton. We met for six intense and full days of debate, discussion, a Primatial Election, and […]

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How to Honour Indigenous Sundays Through What We Sing

Norene Morrow — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 08:30:33 +0000

Every year the Anglican Church of Canada observes two days that celebrate the contributions of our indigenous peoples and acknowledge the complex history between us. Not surprisingly, both days fall within Ordinary Time, the time of growth and learning. National Indigenous Day of Prayer (June 21) coincides with the summer solstice, giving us an opportunity […]

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“The Times They Are A-changin’”

Andrew Stephens-Rennie — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 08:19:10 +0000

On October 26 1963, a revolutionary-minded twenty-two year old mounted the Carnegie Hall Stage, guitar and harmonica in hand. The pre-show hubbub fades to applause as he approaches the mic, looks beyond the lights, and begins to strum. Come gather ‘round people Wherever you roam And admit that the waters Around you have grown It’s […]

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“Puhpowee!”

Catherine Ripley — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 08:18:36 +0000

I love this word! It is so…so…God. I was reminded of it when I opened a brand new journal, a gift from my daughter, in early June. The cover artwork of (mainly) fungi reminded me of a teaching by Robin Wall Kimmerer in Braiding Sweetgrass. She writes that the Anishinaabe ethnobotanist Keewaydinoquay translates “puhpowee!” as […]

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The Feast(s) of General Synod

David Tiessen — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 08:15:10 +0000

The General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada gathered June 23-29 in London, ON. I was delighted to be able to serve as part of the delegation from the Diocese of Kootenay, and to be gathered with representatives hailing from every Province and Territory across the country. For the church to be gathered in […]

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Retirement of The Reverend Heather Karabelas

Carrie Izumi — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 08:02:25 +0000

St Mary’s Anglican Church East Kelowna held a tea on May 31, 2025 to honour the retirement of The Rev. Heather Karabelas, Deacon who has served at St. Mary’s since 2015. Marj Gill, a long-time member of the Parish, wrote a lovely tribute that was read by Jeff Samin before presenting Heather with flowers and […]

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