Reflections St. Paul's

Victoria Day Long Weekend

A Reflection on the Victoria Day Long Weekend (A Sunday Sermon) Whether you call it Victoria Day, in honour of Queen Victoria’s birthday; the more popular May Two-Four, with its double meaning; or Firecracker Day, as we called it when I was a kid –for many this weekend marks the...

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A Reflection on Our Lord’s Passion

Henri Nouwen, a Dutch Priest and past spiritual leader of the L’Arche Daybreak Community, just down the road from here in Richmond Hill, wrote the following in his little book called With Burning Hearts: “When you are feeling only your losses, then everything around you speaks of them. The trees,...

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My Ordination

I will be ordained priest this coming Sunday, and so I thought I might share a word or two about my thoughts and feelings on the eve of this joyous occasion. Perhaps more than anything else, I find myself filled with hope – hope for our wonderful Anglican communion and...

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Kids Hockey

The Search for the Next ‘Great One’

For many, autumn means hockey. Whether you are off to the local rink with the kids for an early Saturday morning game or live in the seemingly eternal hope of Leaf’s Nation, many welcome the perennial return of Canada’s favourite sport. My son joined the ranks of hockey parent this...

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Positive Thinking

When Positive Thinking Isn’t Enough

Thankfulness and gratitude can, at times, be hard things to aspire to. We may wish to be thankful in all things, we may long to show gratitude for the blessings we have received, but thankfulness and gratitude may be beyond our reach or slip from our grasp. Sometimes we think...

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Newmarket Day Camp

The start of day camp is almost here. We hope you’re getting as excited to participate as we are to get things going. We are certainly looking forward to the smiling faces, the laughter and the fun play ahead. If you’re curious about what we have planned here are some...

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Merry Christmas

What the @#%k….”Merry” Will Be In My Vocab This Year!

Instead of Happy Holidays or Seasons Greetings, or whatever other linguistic bend and twist I’ve made during this time over the last several years, I’m turning over an “old” leaf (yes I meant “old”) this year. I’m going back to my roots and shrugging my shoulders with a big “What...

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OneChurch Faithbuild

The Build Has Begun!

The Habitat for Humanity OneChurch Faithbuild, which is located at 302 Andrew Street in Newmarket has begun!! It is our hope that the house will be completed by Christmas and that the family will be “Home for the Holidays”. Faithbuild days are occurring every Saturday between now and the end...

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Habitat Booth at Fairy Lake

(Past Event) Habitat Booth at Fairy Lake on Canada Day

Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto (Habitat GTA) is a non profit housing organization that welcomes everyone and helps to provide affordable homes to low income families. This home ownership allows families greater stability and equity for their future. Habitat was formed on Christian principles and is working with OneChurch (a...

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