The Rev. Dr. Paul Gibson has written a thoughtful and helpful essay on schism, posted on the Anglican Church of Canada website at http://tinyurl.com/335vgl.
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Wednesday, March 19
Paul Gibson on Schism
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Robin Walker
on Wed 19 Mar 2008 08:17 AM CDT
Monday, February 4
Under discipline
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Robin Walker
on Mon 04 Feb 2008 10:01 AM CST
As a priest of the Anglican Church of Canada—in Holy Orders, to be technical about it—I am under discipline. Every ... more »
Friday, January 25
A turbulent stretch of ministry
by
Robin Walker
on Fri 25 Jan 2008 05:24 AM CST
A ministry in the church runs into trouble -- how do we negotiate the turbulent times ahead? more »
Friday, November 30
A troubled Advent
by
Robin Walker
on Fri 30 Nov 2007 04:17 PM CST
These are challenging times for the Anglican Church of Canada. On Sunday, by episcopal direction, I will take up most ... more » Saturday, November 24
The schism is real.
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 24 Nov 2007 09:30 AM CST
The week's news presents the church with real challenges—nationally, to the diocese, and in the parish. more »
Saturday, November 3
On Public Reading from the Apocrypha
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 03 Nov 2007 09:40 AM CDT
The Word of God can act through many texts, including those we do not regard as canonical more »
Thursday, June 7
Preaching Elijah
by
Robin Walker
on Thu 07 Jun 2007 01:52 PM CDT
Preaching on miracle stories presents some special challenges, but invites us into a very special worldview. more »
Wednesday, May 16
Grateful for the hard work
by
Robin Walker
on Wed 16 May 2007 05:22 AM CDT
I spent last week serving as an assessor for the Advisory Committee on Postulants for Ordination (ACPO), an institution of ... more » Thursday, May 10
SSB Resources
by
Robin Walker
on Thu 10 May 2007 08:23 AM CDT
A compendium of links to resources on the blessing of same-sex unions, and the processes of discussion in the Anglican Communion and the Anglican Church of Canada. more »
Saturday, May 5
Thoughts about General Synod. Homily for May 6, 2007
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 05 May 2007 12:26 PM CDT
Love should be the litmus test of discipleship, not a particular doctrinal stance. more »
Wednesday, April 11
Recovering from the marathon
by
Robin Walker
on Wed 11 Apr 2007 07:54 PM CDT
Celebrating Holy Week is a tiring (but never tiresome) privilege. more »
Monday, March 5
Helping the hungry. Monday after Lent 2
by
Robin Walker
on Mon 05 Mar 2007 05:56 AM CST
People come to our church from time to time, seeking assistance for food, travel, and sometimes housing. How we respond ... more » Wednesday, January 31
Career Opportunity - Prophet
by
Robin Walker
on Wed 31 Jan 2007 08:38 AM CST
A bit of humour "inspired" by the 1st lesson for Epiphany 5 (Isaiah 6:1-13) more »
Friday, January 12
A good news budget meeting
by
Robin Walker
on Fri 12 Jan 2007 08:48 AM CST
Over 20 years in ordained ministry, and several before that in lay leadership, I have grown to loathe church budget meetings. ... more »
Greetings from the frozen prairies
by
Robin Walker
on Fri 12 Jan 2007 08:35 AM CST
We woke up this morning to hear that school buses are not running almost anywhere in southern Manitoba, including the ... more »
Monday, October 23
Decisions in the church
by
Robin Walker
on Mon 23 Oct 2006 11:48 AM CDT
The church often makes decisions in an unhelpful manner more »
Tuesday, October 17
Is this the work of the church?
by
Robin Walker
on Tue 17 Oct 2006 04:54 PM CDT
This is (theologically speaking, of course) the week from hell. It started today with a meeting of the church ... more » Wednesday, September 20
Homily for Don’s Induction. St. Mary's Virden Sept. 20, 2006
by
Robin Walker
on Wed 20 Sep 2006 03:39 PM CDT
A parish priest can not work alone. God empowers others with different gifts to share the burden for God's people. more »
Sunday, September 3
What attitudes do people bring to worship?
by
Robin Walker
on Sun 03 Sep 2006 12:13 PM CDT
This is an excerpt from a paper by the Rev. Dr. Richard Leggett, presented at the National Worship Conference in Regina, July 2007. more »
Tuesday, August 8
Vacation is over!
by
Robin Walker
on Tue 08 Aug 2006 04:01 PM CDT
I spent four weeks out of parish life, and came back to the Cathedral this morning at 8 AM. It's ... more » Tuesday, May 30
In the springtime of the (church) year
by
Robin Walker
on Tue 30 May 2006 06:58 PM CDT
The rhythm of church life is a counterpoint to summer's doldrums. more »
Wednesday, May 3
Back from Florida
by
Robin Walker
on Wed 03 May 2006 06:07 AM CDT
Thoughts on the 2006 Deans' conference. more »
Saturday, March 25
Anniversary thoughts
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 25 Mar 2006 10:25 AM CST
Personal reflections on 18 years. more »
Saturday, February 25
A Sacramental People: Address for Annual Meeting Sunday: February 26, 2006
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 25 Feb 2006 11:08 AM CST
The Transfiguration is a "sacramental moment." The church is a "sacramental people." There are challenges to us as a visible sign of God's grace. more »
Monday, February 20
Lent is coming! What shall I do?
by
Robin Walker
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 05:49 PM CST
Every year, Lent seems to catch me by surprise. I try to stay on top of my calendar ... more »
Friday, February 17
More with Less?
by
Robin Walker
on Fri 17 Feb 2006 03:32 PM CST
The demand for ministry is increasing.
The resources for ministry are diminishing. more »
Wednesday, February 1
The Whale in the Thames
by
Robin Walker
on Wed 01 Feb 2006 08:45 AM CST
A whale's death provides a metaphor for church life. more »
Wednesday, January 25
My First Mountain
by
Robin Walker
on Wed 25 Jan 2006 09:43 AM CST
A meditation on call, conversion, and mission, written during the Diocese of Edmonton Clergy Retreat, Lent 1998.
With thanks to Bishop Walter Asbil.
Posted on the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, 2006
more »
Post-Election Reflections
by
Robin Walker
on Wed 25 Jan 2006 08:16 AM CST
First thoughts about the Canadian Federal Election of Jan. 23, 2006 more »
Wednesday, January 18
On the Eve of the Election: handout for Jan. 22, 2006
by
Robin Walker
on Wed 18 Jan 2006 08:41 AM CST
How should Christians vote? Should their clergy tell them? more »
Tuesday, December 20
Please read this article...
by
Robin Walker
on Tue 20 Dec 2005 08:38 AM AKST
Finding the "Radical Centre." more »
Preaching on Christmas Eve
by
Robin Walker
on Tue 20 Dec 2005 02:31 AM AKST
Many of my usual assumptions about preaching don't work on Christmas Eve. more »
Monday, November 14
We are staying here.
by
Robin Walker
on Mon 14 Nov 2005 04:02 PM AKST
Reflections after an episcopal election. more »
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This is Robin Walker's blog.
I am the Dean of the Diocese of Brandon & Rector of St. Matthew's Anglican Cathedral, in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. I have been in this ministry since January of 2003.
My big interest is "preaching among exiles," to borrow a term from Walter Brueggemann.
This blog is mainly devoted to my sermons, and the sometimes circuitous process by which I get to them, as well as current issues in church life as I experience them. I welcome constructive comment on the content of my personal posts. Comments on linked articles should be directed to the appropriate authors. Note that this is a moderated blog. I will not accept comments dealing with local and/or personal issues.
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