This past Sunday was the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels or Michaelmas (Michael’s Mass). In some countries in the northern hemisphere, it’s a Christian version… Read more “Angels & Demons: Do We Still Need to Believe in the Supernatural?”
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Celebrating Mabon: A Season of Thanksgiving
The autumnal equinox has wheeled around once again. Every year I am reminded how this season has become my favourite season. Historically lacking the consumerist trappings of… Read more “Celebrating Mabon: A Season of Thanksgiving”
Pride Month Feature: Lindsey Jorgensen-Skakum
I’m excited and honoured to introduce to you my friend and colleague, Lindsey Jorgensen-Skakum. I first met Lindsey when they were finishing their final year at Lutheran… Read more “Pride Month Feature: Lindsey Jorgensen-Skakum”
Sacred Fire: Letting Go on the Summer Solstice
It’s time again for the summer solstice — Litha, Alban Heruin, Midsummer. The axial tilt of our earth is the nearest to the sun as it will… Read more “Sacred Fire: Letting Go on the Summer Solstice”
Pride Month Feature: Mariko and Rachel Tinaya
I’m thrilled to introduce you all to Mariko and Rachel Tinaya with their beautiful children, Eli and Sparrow. I first met Mariko when I began my grad… Read more “Pride Month Feature: Mariko and Rachel Tinaya”
Perchance to Dream
“This is the kind of Friend You are – Without making me realize My soul’s anguished history, You slip into my house at night, And while I… Read more “Perchance to Dream”
For A Name’s Sake
I’m sitting in front my screen, tapping absently at the keys trying to formulate a final paper for my Lutheran Confessions course. Nothing. I have plenty of… Read more “For A Name’s Sake”
Dear Jean: Thoughts & Prayers of Suspicion Over Thoughts & Prayers
Dear Jean, I was distressed to learn that you suffered a heart attack last month, but was also relieved to hear of your improving health and current… Read more “Dear Jean: Thoughts & Prayers of Suspicion Over Thoughts & Prayers”
Support for Bi People of Faith
I offered a didactic on ‘LGBTQ+ Health in Spiritual Care’ during my recent CPE Unit. Do you know what I discovered? There were hardly any credible pastoral… Read more “Support for Bi People of Faith”
To My Friend on His Ordination
This silent prairie morning will explode into an irrational flurry of colourful vestments, litanies, songs, and the tender laying on of hands The day will burn on,… Read more “To My Friend on His Ordination”
