Vol XVI. No. 34
Archive - Dec 2009 - Oct 2019 http://colleagueslist.blogspot/.ca http://colleagueslistii.blogspot.com
EASTER SUNDAY EDITION
GLOBAL AND ECUMENICAL IN SCOPE
CANADIAN IN PERSPECTIVE
Wayne A. Holst, Editor
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Dear Friends:
Here is my Easter issue of Colleagues List.
I hope you find at least some parts of it helpful to your faith journey.
Last week I expressed some concern here that my eyesight was still in process of complete healing and my computer technical work was also developing. Thanks to those who expressed concern and encouragement. I find these words from many of you to be very satisfying and they keep me going!
Wayne
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SPECIAL ITEM
Here is the Easter column I created last year for
the Anglican Journal.
"The First Easter was Unexpected, and Still Is"
https://tinyurl.com/nnxmx8c2
My Thoughts For Easter 2021
I completed my reflection on Easter last year with the words - "there will always be stages of doubt as well as conviction" about the resurrection of Jesus. The early members of the Christ community in Jerusalem were not prepared for the news that He had risen and tended to disbelieve the first of them (mainly women) to say that they had seen him alive.
This story should make us more patient with modern doubters. Those early Jesus supporters needed time to work through all the deep feelings that had accumulated. Many today may want to believe but are just not ready to do so.
I am grateful that my faith has matured to the point where it is possible to accept the resurrection miracle - doubts and all. But my journey is still in process and I can never claim certainty this side of eternity.
Thank God for a community of fellow-believers who can help me on my way!
Here is a link to Bach's Easter Oratorio, which will start my Easter Day!
https://tinyurl.com/tneav5tv
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COLLEAGUE CONTRIBUTIONS
Elfrieda Schroeder,
Winnipeg, MB.
In Transit
April 1st, 2021
"Happy Easter!"
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Jim Taylor,
Okanagan, BC
Personal Web Log
March 28th, 2021
"Conspiracies Rely on Self-Delusion"
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Mark Whittal
Ottawa, ON.
Sermons and Blog
March 26th, 2021
"Hopes and Expectations (Palm Sunday)
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Ron Rolheiser,
San Antonio, TX
Personal Web Site
March 28th, 2021
"The Cosmic Dimension of the Resurrection"
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NET NOTES
THREE FACTS WE SHOULD KNOW
ABOUT THE HISTORICAL JESUS
What We Do Know About Him
Broadview,
March 30th, 2021
https://tinyurl.com/yezjcvz7
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CHURCH UNDER PRESSURE
TO RE-WORK GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY
To Avoid Promoting Anti-Jewish Hatred
Episcopal News Service
March 29th, 2021
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PRAYING WITH MENNONITES
Zoom Prayers are Answered
Religion News Service,
Mrh 28th, 2021
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NUMBER OF CATHOLICS CONTINUES
TO GROW WORLD-WIDE
Priests and Religious Numbers Decline
Catholic Reporter, Toronto
March 29th, 2021
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EVANGELICAL DISILLUSIONMENT
IS FINDING A HOME IN BOOK CLUBS
With a Focus on Deconstructionist
and Justice Literature
Religion News Service,
March 25th, 2021
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QUEER PEOPLE QUIT CHURCH
TWICE AS MUCH AS OTHERS
Study Finds Greater Urge to Leave
Christianity Today,
March 6th, 2021
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WHEATON COLLEGE PULLS JIM ELLIOT
MISSIONARY PLAQUE
Seeks to Reword "Savage" Designation
Christianity Today,
March 19th, 2021
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DEBATE CONTINUES ON ACTUAL LOCATIONS
OF DOME OF THE ROCK AND JEWISH TEMPLE
Is the Islamic Site Actually Sitting Atop the Hebrew One?
Christian Post
March 28th, 2021
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RELIGIOUS CANADIANS PRAYING
FOR RETURN TO FACE TO FACE WORSHIP
But Won't Forsake Online Services in Future
Angus Reid Institute
April 1st, 2021
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US CHURCH MEMBERSHIP FALLS
BELOW MAJORITY FOR FIRST TIME
Tied to Decline in Religious Affiliation
Gallup
March 29th, 2021
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WISDOM OF THE WEEK
Provided by Sojourners and the Bruderhof online:
When Jesus washed the feet of his disciples ...
he challenged us to get beyond the outward image
and honor souls in acts of human fellowship.
- Rebecca Dudley
- Rebecca Dudley
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If you read the life of great men and women who made important changes in history, there are two common features:
One, they were angry at the state of affairs and, two, they were people of faith.
- Leymah Gbowee
- Leymah Gbowee
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- Adapted from the Book of Common Prayer
Lord, grant us, in all our doubts and uncertainties, the longing and faith to draw near to you.
Let your Spirit of wisdom guide our paths. May our choices bring honor to your name.
- adapted from the Book of Common Prayer
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CLOSING THOUGHT - Malala Yousafzai
We must believe in the power and strength of our words. -Our words can change the world.
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For those interested -
ACTS programs beginning soon at St. David's United, Calgary:
TWO ACTS MINISTRY STUDIES BEGAN IN LATE JANUARY!
This Winter, a Total of 60 Persons have met on Zoom in Two Weekly Classes
Monday Night Study 7:00PM to 8:30PM (90 minutes)
Ten Online classes run from January 25th to March 29th.
Our Book - "Braving the Wilderness" by Brene Brown
This Study was completed March 29th
You can still buy the book from Amazon.ca or Indigo
It will be your only cost for the series.
Thursday Morning Bible Study 10:00AM to 11:00AM (60 min.)
We have been studying the Gospel of John
Classes continue until April 8th, 2021
Invite new friends to join us via Zoom.
If you have questions, contact Wayne at waholst@telus.net
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- Adapted from the Book of Common Prayer
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