On Becoming a Spiritually Non-Exclusive Congregation
Light in the Night Sky The community I serve, West Hill United Church in the east end of Toronto, is always evolving. The most recent physical change entailed reclaiming the space previously dedicated to my office to turn it into a multipurpose meeting room. I work mostly from home, and the office had become a […]
The Problem with TAWOGFAT
One of the problems with the Biblical narrative is that we have no control over how it is used. Often, passages are taken out of context and examined for their “Meaning”. Although we might read any part of it arguing that it be assessed through a call to radically inclusive love, we could just as […]
Twelve Steps – for the rest of our lives
Most of us are familiar with the idea of the Twelve Steps, a group and peer-based support process that provides a backbone for change in the lives of many who struggle with addictions. On the outside of West Hill’s basement door, we have a list of a variety of Twelve Step programs for individuals dealing […]
What Is Your Favorite Holiday Memory?
I used this photo to send out the invitation to our fantastic Singing the Season evening at West Hill but it had already been scooped by Rebecca Roe of Mlive.com for a holiday feature, What Is Your Favorite Holiday Memory? This is a collection of trees that has grown over the years. I was grateful for them this […]