Category Archives: News

Heading back to the UK for three weeks

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

On Sunday night I’ll be flying over to the UK again for three weeks. This is partly a work trip; I’m going on behalf of the Diocese of Edmonton to network with some people in the Church of England who … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Your Majesty

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

I have to say that I am not a particularly enthusiastic monarchist. I think the idea that one person born in privilege is somehow entitled by birth to reign over millions of people doesn’t jive particularly well with the belief … Continue reading →

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Is Education a Right?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

I normally occupy a slightly left-of-centre position politically, but something I read in the paper this morning has mystified even my woolly and mildly liberal brain. EDMONTON – A group of protesters that included members of Occupy Edmonton as well … Continue reading →

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Christopher Hitchens

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

I was saddened to read this morning of the death of Christopher Hitchens. WASHINGTON — British-born journalist and atheist intellectual Christopher Hitchens, who made the United States his home and backed the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, died on Thursday … Continue reading →

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Draconian anti-gay legislation passed in Nigerian senate

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

For the record, I think this is purely evil. LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Senate voted Tuesday to criminalize gay marriage, gay advocacy groups and same-sex public displays of affection, the latest legislation targeting a minority already facing discrimination in Africa’s … Continue reading →

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Blog announcement: things are going to slow down a bit around here…

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

A week today, on Monday November 21st, Marci and I will be flying to England for three weeks. The main reason for our journey is to help my Dad celebrate his 80th birthday on December 5th, though we will also … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, holidays, News | 2 Comments

Nic Jones T-Shirts!

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

Stop the press! Get your limited edition Nic Jones T-Shirts right now over at the Mollie Music website! If you add a note asking for Nic to sign your shirt, he will! Seriously, this is not only really good news … 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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Bishop Alan Wilson on the protest camp outside St. Paul’s Cathedral

Posted on October 29, 2011 by
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The recording process is coming along slowly…

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

Some of my friends will know that for over a year now I’ve been making gradual trips to a friend’s private recording studio to record some tracks for a new CD. I thought you might like to know that we … Continue reading →

Posted in Folk music, Music, My Music, News | 2 Comments