Rev. Joanne Anquist, Lead Worship & Service Minister 2024-10-11 Rev. Joanne Anquist, Lead Worship & Service Minister 2024-10-11

Reflections by Rev. Joanne Anquist

I don’t know much about farming. I think that’s why Thanksgiving is so important for me and others who don’t give much thought to how we get our food as we wander through the grocery store....

Rev. Joanne Anquist, Lead Worship & Service Minister 2024-10-04 Rev. Joanne Anquist, Lead Worship & Service Minister 2024-10-04

Brenda Fawkes: A Pastoral Letter

Originally published in Chinook Region newletter

Rev. Joanne Anquist, Lead Worship & Service Minister 2024-09-27 Rev. Joanne Anquist, Lead Worship & Service Minister 2024-09-27

Reflections by Rev. Joanne Anquist

On Monday, September 30^th, Canada observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, or more commonly known as “Orange Shirt Day.” September 30^th is the day that indigenous children were typically taken from their homes to attend residential school....

Rev. Joanne Anquist, Lead Worship & Service Minister 2024-09-19 Rev. Joanne Anquist, Lead Worship & Service Minister 2024-09-19

Reflections by Rev. Joanne Anquist

On September 17^th my Dad celebrated his 94^th birthday. That’s old! He and my mother still live in the home they’ve shared since 1970. I must confess there are times I wish they were in a senior’s residence so someone could keep an eye on them, but that is not what they want, so we stand by trusting all will be well....

Joanne Pritchard, Operations Working Group Lead 2024-09-12 Joanne Pritchard, Operations Working Group Lead 2024-09-12

New Hours for the Church Office

New office hours start Tuesday, September 17,

Rev. Joanne Anquist, Lead Worship & Service Minister 2024-09-12 Rev. Joanne Anquist, Lead Worship & Service Minister 2024-09-12

Reflections by Rev. Joanne Anquist

September is such a busy month! I used to think that when my children were grown, September would be a breeze! But alas, Churchland is just like school and September brings all the hustle and bustle of a back to school season!

Rev. Joanne Anquist, Lead Worship & Service Minister 2024-08-08 Rev. Joanne Anquist, Lead Worship & Service Minister 2024-08-08

Reflections by Rev. Joanne Anquist

First an update on the Tent Trailer. I think it’s going to be okay! The roof was secured, the tires were changed. I’m feeling much better about my purchase. (We’ll see what I think after we take it out in August!)

Rev. Joanne Anquist, Lead Worship & Service Minister 2024-07-25 Rev. Joanne Anquist, Lead Worship & Service Minister 2024-07-25

Reflections by Rev. Joanne Anquist

This past week, I did a stupid thing. We have a fifth wheel that we use to camp with, but last year we sold our truck so we can’t pull it anymore (we’re gonna get around to selling the fifth wheel some day!) .

Rev. Joanne Anquist, Lead Worship & Service Minister 2024-07-11 Rev. Joanne Anquist, Lead Worship & Service Minister 2024-07-11

Reflections by Rev. Joanne Anquist

I love peonies. Big bold flowers that smell delicious and look marvelous. When Dave and I lived in Toronto, we had a peony bush that flowered twice in the summer – once early Spring, once closer to Fall.

Rev. Joanne Anquist, Lead Worship & Service Minister 2024-07-05 Rev. Joanne Anquist, Lead Worship & Service Minister 2024-07-05

Reflections by Rev. Joanne Anquist

As I look out my window today, the sky is blue, the sun is shining, and some bird who must live on my roof is busy building something. After a few cooler days with gray skies, I welcome this burst of Summer!

Rev. Grant Dawson 2024-06-27 Rev. Grant Dawson 2024-06-27

Reflections by Rev. Grant Dawson

Some thoughts on the next big thing

Several years ago, I heard an interview with Paul McCartney discussing the early years of the Beatles. They had achieved some small success as a English “skiffle” band, drawing inspiration from American folk, blues, country and jazz classics….

Sarah Reuangrith 2024-06-27 Sarah Reuangrith 2024-06-27

Summer Office Hours

Summer office hours are 10 - 1 pm

Rev. Grant Dawson 2024-06-21 Rev. Grant Dawson 2024-06-21

Reflections by Rev. Grant Dawson

Some thoughts on thunder storms

As a child, I was terrified of lightning storms. I dreaded hearing one approaching. And when I did, I would go and hide out upstairs in my room until it passed….

Sarah Reuangrith 2024-06-21 Sarah Reuangrith 2024-06-21

Email Blast - Summer Schedule

Summer Email Blast Schedule

Rev. Grant Dawson 2024-06-14 Rev. Grant Dawson 2024-06-14

Reflections by Rev. Grant Dawson

Some thoughts on making a fuss

All of us carry from our earliest childhood those principles and precepts that guide us through the complexities of daily behaviour. Some are trivial like, “Tuck in your shirt.” and “Wash your hands before dinner.” And some are rather more important like “Tell the truth.” and “Show respect to other people.” ….

Rev. Grant Dawson 2024-06-06 Rev. Grant Dawson 2024-06-06

Reflections by Rev. Grant Dawson

Some thoughts on PLU

We all need and appreciate PLU. (That’s “People like Us” by the way.) We surround ourselves with others who see the world through the same lens that we use. have the same fundamental beliefs that we hold, and enjoy many of the same things that we appreciate…

Rev. Grant Dawson 2024-05-31 Rev. Grant Dawson 2024-05-31

Reflections by Rev. Grant Dawson

Some thoughts on making judgements

One Sunday when I was at Knox, we welcomed newcomers to the community at the beginning of the service. Then some time later, one of these new members was set to be our scripture reader…

Rev. Grant Dawson 2024-05-24 Rev. Grant Dawson 2024-05-24

Reflections by Rev. Grant Dawson

Some thoughts on where we are

Things change. Most of us say that from time to time. And, on reflection, it does seem like a rather sensible piece of wisdom….

Sarah Reuangrith 2024-05-16 Sarah Reuangrith 2024-05-16

Scavenger Hunt Answers

Find out the answers to our fun McDougall Scavenger Hunt.

Rev. Grant Dawson 2024-05-10 Rev. Grant Dawson 2024-05-10

Reflections by Rev. Grant Dawson

Some thoughts on what we take with us

A friend of mine was having difficulty finding a book I had recommended, so I told him that the next time we got together for coffee—as we often do—I would bring my copy with me. And I had every intention of doing that.

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