Father’s Day – by Rev. Heather McCarrel
This story is being shared in honour of Pride Month and also in honour of Father’s Day, it is shared with permission.
He was one...
What’s a weed? – by Rev. Heather McCarrel
Once I read that the best way to keep your lawn weed free was by keeping it thick with grass; by seeding regularly it...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “GOING, GOING, GONG!”
About five years ago, Grand River Regional Cancer Centre in Kitchener created a meaningful ritual for patients when their treatment was completed. After concluding...
The Call of 215 Children – by Rev. Heather McCarrel
The discovery this past week of the remains of 215 children at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia, has...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “WHEN IS GRADUATION?”
May and June have traditionally held the promise of graduation---from Georgian College, from high schools across Bruce and Grey Counties and for many of...
Sanctuary – by Rev. Heather McCarrel
Recently, I had the privilege of visiting a lovely church. Its sanctuary is full of stain glass windows and this ministry has a rich...
One of God’s Lost Boys – by Rev. Heather McCarrel
It has been one of my greatest privileges to serve as a chaplain over the years. My first position began in 2006, and since...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “MY SINGING DEBUT”
In May of 1981, I made my vocal debut at Toronto’s renowned and historic Massey Hall. The venue was full and the audience hummed...
New Perspectives: To Touch The Wisdom of the Universe – by Rev. Heather...
Whenever life becomes overwhelming, I go outside and stand under my maple tree and lookup. Whether it is day or night, sunshine or rain,...
Stillness – by Rev. Heather McCarrel
It began as a daily observation but became a source of great healing. I first noticed little green tips pointing out of the cold,...
