In the two weeks since the Summit in St. Albert, AB, there continues to be a flurry of activity and conversation. First: the Way-Making Summit. Wednesday, Sept. 16 through Saturday morning, Sept. 19. Days full of conversation, worship, learning, sharing, hope and...
Dear Canadians, Even though this summer has been filled with many memory-making opportunities, I continue to reflect on the June working retreat with gratitude. Certainly, it was a load of work to plan, organize and shepherd along. But what sticks with me most...
Reflecting on the retreat in Ancaster, ON this past June, I must admit I catch myself wondering how it is that I became part of this group of incredibly talented, committed Christians from across this vast country. I suppose I could chalk it up to being one of...
Dear Canadians, Summer doldrums? You know, “summertime, when the livin’ is easy.” When it’s all just kinda quiet? There’s likely a little bit of truth in all of that. The rhythms are often more subdued; there’s time away for reading, slower walks, longer...
The June Retreat was something of a misnomer. This gathering was work! Representatives from both Catalyst and Observer churches put in long hours, wrestling together to cast vision, to wonder about mission, and to grapple with difficult questions. Coffee fuelled...
