September 2026 Archives - The HighWay

Bishop’s Page

Anglican Highway Kootenay — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:58:17 +0000

We hold in our prayers all who are affected and displaced by the wildfires across our region and Province at this time, and especially our nearest communities in the midst of the Bald Range wildfire, and our neighbouring parishes of St Margaret in Peachland, St Stephen in Summerland, and St Saviour in Penticton. We pray […]

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Answering the Hard Questions

Andrew Stephens-Rennie — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:56:13 +0000

In recent days, I’ve found myself struggling with a number of unresolved tensions in my life. Some of these tensions are personal. One such tension is between work and sabbath rest. Is it possible to create a life that leads to life, rather than to burnout and exhaustion? Is it possible to be responsive to […]

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Birds of a Feather…

Anglican Highway Kootenay — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:54:35 +0000

My wife and I have enjoyed for many years subscribing to the Guardian Weekly. Even as students when the paper came on what looked like onion skin paper via air mail there was one column that was consistently there no matter what the world events held. ‘Country Diary’ documented in a short space, various sightings […]

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Around and About the Diocese — St George’s West Kelowna

Anglican Highway Kootenay — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:48:51 +0000

Covenant Signing at St. George’s West Kelowna On Sunday, July 26, Cathy Haig signed her Deacon’s covenant with the wardens (Brian Sunderland & Peggy Southin) and congregation at St. George’s West Kelowna. Her ordination will take place September 12 at St. Michael & All Angels.

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Letter to Editor

Elizabeth Truant — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:40:04 +0000

In response to Norene Morrow’s article “Of Mice and Music: the Lifelong Ministry of Molly Boyd — The Anglican Highway, March 2026 Here’s Molly’s doll that she gave to Me for my 89th Birthday! She sews these for fundraisers for the less fortunate through St. Andrew’s in Vernon! — The materials were donated by parishioners. […]

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Theocentricity in Ecology

David Burrows — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:29:36 +0000

“What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?” These words from Matthew chapter eight may be familiar to you, as this past little while we’ve been exploring the miracles and parables from Matthew’s gospel in the lectionary. The sea miracles, for me, are ones that have constantly piqued […]

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Rebuild the Magic: Camp OAC Invites You to Our Campaign Kick-Off

Anglican Highway Kootenay — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:19:41 +0000

Submitted by Deborah McGovern Communication Chair Rebuild the Magic of Camp For over 75 years, Camp OAC has been the place where a generation of Anglican young people found their first taste of independence — a first night away from home, a first turn leading a canoe, a first time feeling completely known and […]

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Secret Codes of the Anglican Church

Norene Morrow — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:13:54 +0000

Imagine you are a newcomer to the Anglican Church. The people are friendly, worship is inspiring, there is a great sense of community, and there are a myriad of opportunities for ministry, but you still feel a bit like an outsider. Let’s face it, there’s a lot to learn when it comes to liturgy and […]

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Many Ways to Pray

Kristy Arndt — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:01:56 +0000

Prayer is communication with God. As we know from our human relationships, there are many different ways we can and do communicate with others. Sometimes we do a lot of talking, asking for things, sharing our thoughts, expressing our concerns while at other times we hold ourselves open to make space and listen for what […]

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The Season of Creation — Right Relationship with Creation

Michael Shapcott — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:01:03 +0000

“It is all about community!” Our vision of a community garden has come to fruition! Sorrento Community Garden has successfully become a place where Sorrento residents can come and gather with a common purpose: growing healthy, nutritious food. Our community garden promotes physical and emotional health, connecting with nature, and teaching life skills. The Sorrento […]

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