ARTICLES

Narrative budgets: an idea whose time has come

by James Newman In 2010 at Christ’s Church Cathedral Hamilton, something special happened. Regular parishioner giving increased by 30% over giving in 2009. What’s even

Christmas Carols

by May Gibson We hung a bright star in the window That Christmas out in the west Our hearts were hushed and waiting For God’s

A way forward

by Michael Burslem Among the advantages of old age are a long memory and the ability to compare the past with the present. The past

St. Nicholas

by Yme Woensdregt On December 6, we celebrate the feast day of St. Nicholas. I have fond memories of celebrating Sint Nicolaas or Sinterklaas as

Bowling for animals

St. George’s Lowville supported Milton Area Christian Churches with the annual bowl-a-thon. The bowl-a-thon was to raise money for the animals for the pageant On

The scent of Christmas

by Rebecca Clifford, Caledonia Grandma smelled of cinnamon. She had a great shelf of a bosom just right for the cuddling of grandchildren. Her skin

A Christmas Carol with a new spin

by Nancy Blackie Despite being written in 1843, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is a timeless story that remains an everlasting classic, and was, in

The royal Christmas tractor

by Rebecca Clifford, Caledonia By December 2016, Mum’s mobility had become an issue. It was Caledonia’s turn to host Christmas and we needed to find

Well done, thou good and faithful servant

by Christyn Perkons The Venerable Doctor Stephen Hopkins, known to all as Steve, had a profound impact on people, parishes and the institutional church, both

Canada 150 extravaganza

by Susan Wells St. Elizabeth’s Burlington partnered with the city of Burlington (“Love my Hood”) and Ward 5 Councillor Paul Sharman to host a Canada

Emotional farewell

For the past 17 years, the Venerable John Course has ministered to the people of St. David’s Welland, providing leadership, support, encouragement and friendship. During

New bursary created

A bursary to assist ordinands with their books and courses has been established in Niagara Diocese. When Canon David Ricketts, Order of Niagara, retired as

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