Ministerial Musings
I have been dreading writing this column for over a year. Even as I start to begin typing, I really don’t know what to do. For the record this is…
Ministerial Musings
I have been dreading writing this column for over a year. Even as I start to begin typing, I really don’t know what to do. For the record, this is…
Advent means “anticipation” in the best way
In church last Sunday, someone asked me the meaning of the word Advent. It means the period before the coming or arrival of an important event. Liturgically it is a…
Towards a Thriving Future
“Towards a Thriving Future” Rev Brian J. Kiely A sermon for the Western Regional Fall Gathering, Edmonton, AB October 20, 2019 31 years ago when I was ordained, church was…
The Western Fall Gathering
Rev. Brian Kiely (seated) being "BROasted" by the Western Canada Region ministersto mark his upcoming retirement and the CUC Regional Fall Gathering dinner. The Western Fall Gathering was about as…
Musings for October
Elsewhere in this newsletter, you can read about the excellent offerings in the upcoming Western Regional Fall Gathering (October 17-19). Perhaps something there catches your eye. I hope you will…
Finding Our Ground
The theme for this month is “Finding Our Ground”. Perhaps I was prescient when I picked it a few months ago. I am suddenly aware that I am beginning my…
Crying with Pride
Sometimes people can be so focused on the particular that we lose sight of the larger picture. It is not always a good thing. I am not sure exactly why…
My Retirement, UCE’s future, and The Road Ahead
Excerpted from my annual report The obvious central news of the year for me was the announcement of my 2020 retirement. It was a big decision, one a couple of…
Setting out the chairs…
Jim Logan’s memorial service begins in a few hours. I am writing my column but looking forward to my next task. I will be setting out the chairs for his…