“What is the New Cathedral Project’?”
We were in a meeting envisioning our capital campaign next fall. The New Cathedral Project was on a list of things we want to fund, so it’s a reasonable question. But I found myself fumbling with how to explain it.
Basically, it means we’re at the source for the best “contemporary” worship music being written. We’re not just receiving it from others. John Arndt has helped his band “The Brilliance” and collectives like… Read more
What should we call our two worship services?
Right now we call them “contemporary,” at 9:15, and “traditional” at 11. The “contemporary” label is a bit wobbly. We have a band at that service, with a guitar and bass and strings section and often a banjo these days. But we also have our chancel choir, which is a general no-no with “contemporary” worship. Sometimes they even sing in Latin, as they did last Sunday. Clergy don’t wear robes, we invite children up to the front for a blessing and then Sunday School, we… Read more
Have you ever been part of a job search where your institution looks far and wide, and then finds the right person right in your midst?
We have had such a season at Timothy Eaton Memorial Church. We had applications for our minister of pastoral care from all over the world and interviewed candidates from all over Canada. Bob Edmison led our search committee with thoroughness and care, and decided on the right candidate: our own Joanne Leatch.
So here’s a wild idea for the new year. I usually resolve to lose weight or spend my time more wisely or take up some hobby that actually takes decades to learn. This far more reasonable.
What if we worshiped in different spaces?
We have lovely spaces for worship in our building in addition to our magnificent sanctuary. Three of those seem perfect for our early service: the atrium, the west chapel, and the chancel. We do worship in each on special occasions already, but… Read more