I’ve done the Alpha course a couple of times and found it to be a great experience. After seeing this video with that cool English survival guy, Bear Grylls, I wonder if it’s time to do it again…
Archive for October, 2009
16 Oct
How Many Kings: Downhere’s Newest Album
As snow hit Calgary this week, I blared Downhere’s Christmas tunes from my car stereo as I navigated through frozen snow ruts and slid through icy intersections. I can think of no better soundtrack for my winter adventures than this new album. It’s a mix of re-created favorites and some excellent new stuff. I always love the upbeat [...]
15 Oct
Who influences policy in the ELCIC and the larger Lutheran Church?
Who holds the power in the church? It seems that whoever has the largest pockets can sway the Bishops this way and that. The Arcus Foundation is a very large fund aimed at influencing denominations to change policies concerning homosexuality. They have given $200,000 to Lutherans Concerned to “to organize and support a grassroots collaborative effort [...]
13 Oct
Beyond Ourselves
I was really pleased to recieve a publication from the Mennonite Mission Network called, “Beyond Ourselves.” What a great name for a publication about outreach! Some denominations are doing a great job at thinking about our call to be missional disciples of Jesus, and it’s my impression that the Mennonites are charting a course in [...]
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