Friday, January 27, 2012

January!

It turns out that January is pretty busy in church life. I hadn't really expected this, somehow. It's been pretty non-stop, but lots of fun. Among the less fun parts was Synod, which is more or less the Diocesan general meeting. We only hold them every two years or so, but they are a long slog. It's a whole weekend of meetings. There were some very good speakers this year, and a lot of stuff about money (and the lack thereof)but the money discussion was good - very clear. Some interesting motions, some boring motions, some motions made to make a point. Some people insisted on speaking to every motion, and incurred my quiet rage.

This last week has been an annual series of lectures that the diocese sponsors. Pamela Klassen was talking about media, confession and testimony for four lectures. One Anglican missionary near Prince Rupert referred to his printing press as an 'iron pulpit'.

St. Luke's is participating in a cross cultural dialogue with other faith groups, including two first nations groups and the Metis Nation of Victoria. To this end, we were invited to a two part workshop on the native experience in Canada. The second night they had two residential school survivors, one young woman who is raising a family on a reserve near Victoria, and a Metis woman. Really interesting, really heart breaking to hear the stories.

I'm looking forward to some time in Rocky in February!

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9 Comments:

Blogger Allison said...

How long will you be in Rocky for?

5:46 PM  
Blogger Will said...

A whole week! Well, a whole week in the blessed land. Actual time in Rocky depends on Mom and Dad, and when they're picking me up. There's some time in Edmonton at the beginning

9:13 PM  
Blogger Allison said...

what dates?

9:57 AM  
Blogger lisaandrichard said...

Listening to stories really does make a difference. I went to a workshop on cultural competency put on by aboriginal navigators. It impacted how I saw things like residential schools, 60's scoop. The presenter's were really good-they were able to explain what happened and how it affected them and others, without being angry or confrontational.
I wish everyone had opportunity to hear it.

10:56 AM  
Blogger Theresa said...

Yes, I have heard native people speak about residential schools in a moving way. No whining, letting the story of the experience speak for itself.

6:27 PM  
Blogger Theresa said...

I hear there are plans for us to take all the kids out for dinner in the city. Want to come, Al?

6:31 PM  
Blogger Will said...

I'm there from the 10th til the 18th!

8:44 PM  
Blogger Allison said...

Yes, please! Will, if you are in Edmonton on Feb 11 and want to come to an ipod dance party downtown, please do! will send you fb invite.

7:33 AM  
Blogger Judith said...

I am sorry I will miss your visit Will, have a good time.

7:06 PM  

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