MorningWalk by Tom Ehrich
Sing Out the Love
October 29, 2010
After working with us on singing vowels and letting language speak, our Gospel Choir director took it a step farther. When you hear the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir sing this song, he said, “you can tell that they love Jesus. They just love Jesus.” They caress the words, he explained, and carry an intensity forward to the end of the song, building as they go, not in volume, but in ...
Quebec Day 2: Hopeful Action
October 26, 2010
Yesterday's hopeful tone stayed alive another day and now took root in specific action ideas. Quebec Synod delegates moved toward even greater levels of cooperation. Nothing changes quickly, and negative energy back home can undo even the best convention intentions. But I sensed a fresh resolve. They trust their bishop, they feel good about their capabilities, and they are ready to embrace ...
Quebec Day 1 : Hopeful Spirit
October 25, 2010
SHERBROOKE, QUEBEC – I see a hopeful spirit emerging in a diocese that has faced dwindling numbers, evaporating funds, and the need to sell buildings. Their new bishop's focus on mission and on being people of faith, as opposed to custodians of property and fading English tradition in an overwhelmingly French culture, has found resonance. Without any prompting, synod delegates are saying, ...
On to Quebec
October 22, 2010
I leave tomorrow for a five-day visit to Quebec to work with a brave bunch of Anglicans who are seeking clarity about their future. I am excited about the trip. Seeing Quebec City for the first time, meeting the diocese's bishop and staff, but most of all, meeting the people. I think we need to honor those hardy souls who take on church leadership in difficult times like these. Maybe ...
