“God sits above the earth and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers” (Isaiah 40:22). Yes, the universe is grand, and we…
Tag: Vancouver School of Theology
Lessons for Lent
During Lent, our VST class “Jews and Christians: A Theological Journey” visited Tenth Church (Kitsilano) for a Sunday service. Tenth is affiliated with…
Teachings of the Land
I was raised to be an urbanite. Sure, I spent plenty of time outdoors, playing in parks, riding my bicycle,…
Labyrinth
Walking the labyrinth is an ancient movement meditation. With focus, you walk a winding path from margin to center, following…
Culture Clash
You can’t take a course called ‘The Land is Sacred’ in the Native Ministries program without going out on the…
Is the Bible an Indigenous Text?
Is the Bible an Indigenous Text? That’s the question my colleague Rev. Ray Aldred, a status Cree from Northern Alberta, posed to…
Crossing the Interfaith River
Each wisdom tradition, says Hassidic teacher Reb Nachman of Breslov (1772-1810), vibrates at a unique frequency. Each tradition is a…
What's the Story with Passover?
Spring term teaching is over at Vancouver School of Theology — just in time for Passover! I’ll miss the class…
Feed the Hungry
Surrey’s Interfaith Feed the Hungry project is simple and successful. Surrey’s Lookout Shelter serves lunch five days a week. Across…