Reflection

The task of confronting colonialism

The Rev. E. Julian Campbell February 1, 2022

The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa launched into Project Anti-racism last fall. Before and since then, I reflected on colonialism and its continuing impacts in the ...

While shepherds watched their flocks by night

The Rev. Canon Stewart Murray December 1, 2021

One of the most intriguing traditions that surrounds the celebration of Christmas is that of nativity scenes that are found in our homes, churches and ...

Silver linings

Perspective October 1, 2021

Later, you will say to yourself, “I will always remember where I was when…” There are some moments in your life that are absolutely pivotal, ...

Waiting on God

Rev. Colin McFarland April 1, 2021

It’s been over one year and I’m still waiting. Waiting for life beyond colour coded stages. Waiting for a vaccine. Waiting in lineups for groceries. ...

Hospitality as a remedy for division

Rev. Dr. Jon Martin March 1, 2021

If you’re anything like me, you can’t help but be aware of the social and political division that is unfolding in our midst. The recent ...

Wash one another’s feet

Liana Gallant March 1, 2021

It’s been almost a year now since I visited with the midwives in the mountains of Chiapas, Mexico. Many of these women had at one ...

Finding solace in the rhythm of faith and liturgy

Rev. Rhonda Waters February 1, 2021

As I write this, it is early January. Christmas is over and the tree is gone but the chalk marks over my door are fresh ...

A Conversation with Albert Dumont

Perspective February 1, 2021

Last fall, in the wake of the violent death of George Floyd and the ensuing protests, Crosstalk began publishing a series of articles on racism. ...

Remember that we do not walk alone

The Rev. Canon Stewart Murray January 1, 2021

In the ending of the old year and the beginning of the New Year we are bombarded with endless lists of the top 10 movies, ...