Banquet of the Bedes 2024
Erik Landstrom of Grace Academy & RE Church writes:
Dear ASA members,
Reciprocated love in Narcissus
“…for in the mirroring surface of the water he saw the handsomest face he had ever seen.” (D’Aulaire, 1962, p. 95)
The well-known...
The Naval Officer Trope in Austen’s Persuasion
The portrait of an American naval officer is at the entrance of our church, Lt. Commander Norman R. Milbank. He was born in Alberta,...
Peter Hallock’s connection to Canterbury School
Many of my “liturgical arts” friends know of Peter Hallock (November 19, 1924 – April 27, 2014) through his choral music published through the...
Bell to Bell Teaching
Notes from my last staff meeting with Canterbury Teachers:
Have you ever…?
Given your students an assignment and had everyone finish at the same time? Noticed that...
“Growth Mindset” Course (UC Davis Cont.)
I recently took the Growth Mindset course from the UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education. The material is partly based on the book Mindset:...
Launching Canterbury Theological Library, Los Altos, CA
Western Seminary has gifted us the library from their former San Jose campus. I’m very excited to have acquired over 3,000 books plus book...
Attended the 57th General Council of the Reformed Episcopal Church
As a presbyter (priest) in the Reformed Episcopal Church, I am also a voting member of the General Council. I recently had the privilege...
Criss-Crossing the Lug Nuts: A Balanced Approach to Moralistic vs. Christocentric Preaching
At the gym we go to, the workouts are categorized into Endurance (longer cardio, more but lighter reps), Power (short bursts like sprints and...
Recap of Ministry for 2021
These are some highlights of my ministry activity for 2021 – feel free to ask questions in the comments.
I currently serve as...
