“Queering Allyship” – Beth Carlson-Malena

Editor's note: Beth Carlson-Malena has kindly contributed the full transcript of her introductory talk at a Generous Space Allyship event in Vancouver. While introducing Sarah Bessey, Beth delivered this profound and clear talk we've titled "Queering...

The Coming King – Sarah Van Diest

The death of Jesus on the cross is utterly confounding; affronting our sensibilities of justice. How can this bloody mess of a man be our conquering king? How can this victimized, brutalized plebeian be our savior? But he is. Wholly and completely. And the universe...

Stars Like Us – Jessica Cotten

Stars Like Us By Jessica Cotten   I saw a falling star tonight It was beautiful We admire the beautiful things, you know.   But did you forget? This star Falling Lighting the sky Was also burning, Dying.   We crave beauty We crave glory We crave the...

A Different Kind of Feast – Homily by Fr. Sean Davidson

A Different Kind of Feast Sept. 1, 2019 | St. Mark’s Gospel – Luke 14:1, 7-14 Let’s set the scene. We’re at a dinner party hosted by a prominent religious leader in the community. Friends and family and other influential people are in attendance. So is Jesus. As...