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Articles by Candi Ashenden
Faith Matters: Distracted … or present?
A couple weeks ago, Rev. Cindy and I headed out for a walk that, like so many of our conversations, wandered as naturally as the trail itself. We solved none of the world’s problems, but we noticed a few things that reminded us how easily we complicate our lives. Standing quietly in the marsh was a magnificent great blue heron. Those that know me well know that I have a special affection for herons.
Faith Matters: A family heritage
Every once in a while, something small opens a much larger door. For me, it was a simple object — a small medallion from 1948 marking the first assembly of the World Council of Churches. A boat. A cross. A reminder of a moment when the global Church, after the devastation of war, tried to find its way toward unity again. At first, it was simply an interesting artifact. But as I began tracing its story, it quietly led me back into my own.
Faith Matters: Unpacking Christianity for clarity and connection
When most of us pack a suitcase, we don’t just toss everything in and slam the zipper shut. We make choices. We think about what’s truly needed for the journey, and sometimes we even unpack and repack to lighten the load. Faith can be like that, too. Christians often use familiar words – “sin,” “resurrection,” “Jesus Christ” – and assume we all mean the same thing. But the truth is, those words carry very different meanings depending on one’s tradition or personal experience.
The Recorder - Faith Matters: It’s a small world after all: Understanding our collective oneness during the Canadian wildfires crisis
Right off the bat, I need to apologize for the fact that if you read the title out loud you all now have a song in your head that will be there for days… but maybe I can use that to help you think of something other than Disney World as you sing it repetitively! As I sat down to write this, the Canadian wildfires were ravaging swaths of the Canadian forest and experts were preparing Canada for what they feared could become the worst wildfire season the country has ever seen.
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