Theologybird Writes

Writings and Sermons

For the Benefit of Non-Members, Lent 4 2014

March 30, 2014.Reading time less than 1 minute.

“The Church is the only society that exists for the benefit of non-members.” (Widely attributed to Archbishop of Canterbury William Temple) Listen: The lessons can be found by clicking here. This is one of the rare occasions where I didn’t work with them much. You can find the Anglican Church of Canada Catechism question I […]

Whatever is Excellent

October 22, 2013.Reading time 5 minutes.

I’ve just started my new position as rector of St Peter’s in Edmonton. (Six weeks in, so everyone still thinks I’m new. A year from now, church members will still understand that I’m new.) As with most new clergy, I’m frequently asked one question. “How are you going to save the Church?” People don’t actually […]