Category Archives: Edmonton

The Blast of Winter

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

We got our first snow of the year in Edmonton a week ago, but for the past two days we’ve had our first real winter storm – about 15 cm of snow, and temperatures tonight going down to -27 C … Continue reading →

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3rd Annual Prayer Walk for Peace, Edmonton

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

This afternoon I led a workshop at All Saints’ Cathedral entitled ‘War and Peace: What’s a Christian To Do?’ Twenty-two of us, from several different denominational backgrounds,  gathered for a few hours to look at the biblical texts regarding war … Continue reading →

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Some of the things I love about our church…

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

…St. Margaret’s, I mean! In no particular order: Sundays are fun! Contrary to what I hear from some other churches, we don’t seem to need to run alternative ‘user-friendly’ worship services at other times in order to attract newcomers; Sunday … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Day Prayer Service and Prayer Walk for Peace

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

(Photo courtesy of growmercy.org) On November 11, 2011, some of Edmonton’s local churches and individual Christians will gather to remember, reflect and pray for all victims of war and for peace in our world. There will be an Interdenominational Prayer … Continue reading →

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Good Works Fair and Trunk or Treat Party

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

Sunday October 30th was another red letter day for us at St. Margaret’s! At both our services this morning we had a ‘Good Works Fair’. We had representatives from four mission agencies in Edmonton – Hope Mission, the Mustard Seed, … Continue reading →

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Edmonton Ecumenical Peace Network

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

I belong to a growing network of Christians in Edmonton who believe that war and violence are incompatible with the teaching of Jesus. Together we’re trying to learn how to practice and spread this message. We’ve already organised a couple … Continue reading →

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Just one question for the Tory leadership candidates

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

Tomorrow night Alberta will have a new premier. Either Doug Horner, Alison Redford, or Gary Mar will win the second ballot in the Progressive Conservative leadership race tomorrow and, since Alberta is virtually a one-party state, will become the new … Continue reading →

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On the eve of a very special day for me.

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

This is another one of those ‘catch up’ posts. I love winter, but even I’m getting tired of this Edmonton winter. It feels as if we’ve had snow and cold for months on end with very little relief (although, to … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, C.S. Lewis, Church, Edmonton, Faith, Folk music, Following Jesus, Gospel, holidays, Music, My Music, Narnia, Traditional Folk music, weather | 2 Comments

We’ve had a little snow around here lately (not to mention temperatures in the -30ºC range!)

Posted on January 15, 2011 by
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In a rare political announcement…

Posted on September 17, 2010 by

This blog enthusiastically supports Mayor Stephen Mandel in his run for a third term as mayor of Edmonton. I well-remember how delighted I was that night six years ago when I realised that Mayor Mandel had scored an upset, coming … Continue reading →

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