Archive for July, 2009
The Faces of CY
Since it’s midnight at this point and really I couldn’t compose a real blog post…I’ll use the format that I do the best…photos.
Tuesday – Blogging At Breakfast
It was like going back to school, but in a good way. Of course first was group building activities, thankfully it wasn't like what Fox Mulder expected, stacking...
Wednesday, July 22, 2009-Day 3 of CY09
The excitement looks like it will never come to an end. Today, the youth and leaders participate in their first activity. Whether it be Heaven's Kitchen or Yoga,...
Tuesday, July 21
The day the trees walked.
Canada Youth got into full swing today despite a foreboding sky, as youth and leaders were broken into "sequoia" small groups. Members in each were drawn from across...
Tuesday, July 21, 2009-Day 2 of CY09
Today was a bit different from the first day, only because everybody has now had the chance to familiarize themselves with Brock University, but also because the groups...
Firmly implanted – Monday
Finding something again.
"...so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love." Ephesians 3:17 Jess Powers, in her drama last...
Monday Monday Monday!
Things are looking up.
I really thought that by leaving at 1:30 I'd be one of the first participants here. In fact I had the set the cruise control on the car...
The Cool Day One of CY
The second day of CY has begun! I didn’t get a chance to write anything yesterday, so I’ll just reminisce about the first day now. My brother and...
Canada Youth, Day 1
The excitement was palpable as young people from across the country piled out of buses and minivans. Piles of luggage grew. Brown t-shirts multiplied. Old friends greeted each...
Canada Youth 2009, Day 1
Recounting first day fun.
Upon arrival, participants at Canada Youth had the option of taking part in "The Amazing Race." This was a race to certain parts of the Brock University campus...
It’s Sunday Sunday Sunday!
That means tomorrow I will be joining the staff and youth of Canada Youth 2009! It's been too long since I've participated in such an event. It's funny how...
134th General Assembly
A Call For Change
Park calls for change Suggests the church step down from the podium and move into the community. by Emily Wierenga Power of the gospel Hans Kouwenberg reflects on the past year. by Emily...


















Katie Munnik: I'd be happy to share! Thanks for the idea - we had great fun with it....
sharon stewart: We, in our journey back to light at St Giles, are learning to love aga...
Sheila: Would you mind if I put a couple of pictures of the Holy Trinity artw...
Colin Carmichael: My recent experience visiting our mission partners in Malawi tells me ...
Andrew Mitchell: Thank you for this needed and courageous editorial. The Presbyterian C...