In 2007 I was suddenly thrust into the rising issue of homelessness and our (TSA) work with shelters, supporting housing, and wrap-around services. The next two years were a variety of conversations but both Calgary and Alberta had announced their housing first models and the money seemed to be flowing. The discussions with the funders…
Tag: Hope
Silent Saturday
I was reading Leonard Sweet’s tweet this morning regarding Silent Saturday as it is often referred to, and I was reminded of the shock and grief that the disciples must have felt as they fled from the site of the crucifixion and suffered the remorse and guilt of seeing Jesus arrested and executed. Sudden loss…
Most heard sermon?
The Archbishop of Canterbury had the challenge of delivering the sermon for Queen Elizabeth II, no small matter! We were up early enough to watch the service live from Westminster Abbey. The pageantry hid, I think, some of the imagery of the service. However, there was no lack of clarity in his sermon. Posted online,…
