Come…Let Your Lights Shine! We will be exploring the passages in the book of the prophet Isaiah that we will hear on Sundays throughout Advent. I find that exploring them in advance helps to deepen our level of engagement experienced on a Sunday during worship services, giving the Holy Spirit even more opportunity to touch…

Good day…it is a gorgeous, sunny day outside my window at the moment. 🙂 Here’s what’s coming up:  Wednesday, November 30: St. Andrew’s Day service, 10:30am at the Cathedral. Holy Eucharist followed by fellowship. Saturday, December 3: Holy Trinity’s Christmas Market at the Trinity Centre, 10am – 4pm; bake table, jams, pickles. Saturday, December 10:…

Good day, Well…I think winter is here to stay. I’ll bet I’m not the only one who has been doing some shoveling since Saturday.  Winter means Advent and, since Advent begins this coming Sunday, let’s get a few things straight in our minds – and in our liturgies. But, before you read, let’s talk for a…

Good day! In the news… Friday, November 18th at 5:30 pm is the Christ Church Baked Ham dinner by reservation/ticket only (and there are a limited number of seats available).  Cost of a reservation/ticket is $25.00 and can be purchased from Bonnie Lyons or Laura Avery. Contact info: lyons.bonnie@gmail.com; phone 705-779-2858 or lau.ave88@hotmail.com; phone 705-254-2477.  Sunday, November 20th: Cookie Tray…

Welcome to a rainy Monday 🙂 (It’s raining where I am anyway). I am struck by the beauty of God’s creation as I look at blowing leaves and looming grey clouds. God is awesome! Of interest, perhaps: In the entry below about Leo the Great, I mention that he was a defender of orthodoxy. Many…

Good day, Events & Worship Services Upcoming: Tuesday, November 1st, 7pm at Emmaus: All Saints’ Day worship service with The Rev. Bruce McLeish presiding. If you are not in the Sault or nervous about COVID, please join the Zoom worship service at 7pm with The Ven. Dr. Jay Koyle and The Rev. Susan Koyle. The Zoom invitation will be…

Good day, Tomorrow I’ll be “attending” a free webinar offered by The Lewis Centre for Church Leadership. It is called “Improving Worship Attendance in a Post-Pandemic World.”  Anyone interested in joining me? (Noon – 1:30 pm) The link to register is below…(Hopefully, this will be time well spent):   All Saints’ Day Zoom Evening Prayer:  Jay…

Good day! Coming Up: Saturday, October 29th Emmaus is having a Fall Rummage Sale.  That also happens to be the day of our Deanery Council meeting (9am – noon) for all of you wardens and treasurers out there.  (I don’t remember if we set a location for that meeting…I’ll let you know when I know.)…

Hello and Happy Thanksgiving!! Here is a Thanksgiving Day prayer for you: God of heaven and earth, we sing of your bounty and your goodness in the abundant harvest, in the changing seasons, and in the wonder of nature. With generous hearts, may we share what we have received with those who have little, so…

Good day! For those of you who experienced the conference this past Saturday, I’m sure you’ll agree with me that all of the speakers were insightful and helpful – and probably raised some questions in your mind.   One of the things that Dr. Juan Oliver raised was that we are living in God’s kingdom. Both…